Cannonball tree: 1 definition
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Cannonball tree 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) Cannonball tree in English is the name of a plant defined with Couroupita guianensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lecythis bracteata Willd., nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Cannonball tree is also identified with Xylocarpus rumphii It has the synonym Carapa moluccensis Lam. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Linnaea (1856)
· Linnaea (1861)
· Polygonaceae, Guttiferae and Lecythidaceae of Surinam (1932)
· Species Plantarum.
· Malaysian Forester (1982)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1965)
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Partial matches: Tree.
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