Chepkarta: 1 definition
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Chepkarta 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) Chepkarta in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus hybridus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria hybrida (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Chepkarta is also identified with Amaranthus spinosus It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical series (1937)
· Amaranthaceae.
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Deutschl. Fl. (Sturm), ed. 2 (1901)
· Cytologia (1982)
· Flora Costaricensis.
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