Boslelie: 1 definition
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Boslelie 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) Boslelie in South Africa is the name of a plant defined with Clivia gardenii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Clivia gardenii var. citrina Swanevelder, A.E. van Wyk & Truter) (after Major Robert Garden, a soldier between 1848–1853 in KwaZulu Natal..
2) Boslelie is also identified with Clivia miniata It has the synonym Imatophyllum miniatum (Lindl.) Groenl. (etc.).
3) Boslelie is also identified with Crinum macowanii It has the synonym Crinum gouwsii Traub (etc.).
4) Boslelie is also identified with Crinum moorei It has the synonym Crinum makoyanum Carrière (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1980)
· Fitoterapia. (2002)
· Gard. Chron. (1854)
· Caryologia (1986)
· Rev. Hort. (1859)
· Fl. Pl. S. Africa (1931)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Geelboslelie, Rooiboslelie.
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