Blu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Blu means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Blu in Ivory Coast is the name of a plant defined with Markhamia lutea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dolichandrone hildebrandtii Baker (among others).
2) Blu is also identified with Markhamia tomentosa.
3) Blu in Liberia is also identified with Philenoptera cyanescens It has the synonym Lonchocarpus cyanescens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1824)
· Histoire des Plantes (1888)
· Bull. Inst. Franc. Afr. Noire (1954)
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1860)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flore d’Oware (1805)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Blu, for example health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+142): Blue, Blue african lily, Blue amaranth, Blue andana, Blue ape, Blue barberry, Blue bead-lily, Blue beech, Blue bell, Blue bitterberry, Blue blavers, Blue bottle, Blue brazilian, Blue buffalo grass, Blue buttons, Blue camas lily, Blue cardinalflower, Blue centaurea, Blue cohosh, Blue commelina.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Blu; (plurals include: Blus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Introduction to the tradition of Betel-chewing < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 4 - Lineage of Tropuwa < [Book 14 - Great Compassion Cycle]