Boro: 1 definition

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Boro 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) Boro in Burkina Faso is the name of a plant defined with Spathodea campanulata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bignonia tulipifera Thonn. (among others).

2) Boro in Central America is also identified with Erythrina costaricensis It has the synonym Erythrina costa-ricensis Micheli (etc.).

3) Boro in India is also identified with Ficus benghalensis It has the synonym Ficus indica L. (etc.).

4) Boro in Kenya is also identified with Eleusine coracana It has the synonym Cynosurus coracanus L. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· FBI (1897)
· Flora Indica; (1820)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
· Nuovo Giornale Botanico Italiano (1919)
· Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskabs Naturvidenskabelige og Mathematiske Afhandlinger (1829)
· Species Plantarum

If you are looking for specific details regarding Boro, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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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.

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