Chocho: 1 definition

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Chocho 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) Chocho in Colombia is the name of a plant defined with Erysimum hieraciifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Erysimum afghanicum Kitam. (among others).

2) Chocho in Latin America is also identified with Sechium edule It has the synonym Sicyos edulis Jacq. (etc.).

3) Chocho in Tanzania is also identified with Ficus natalensis.

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

· Acta Phytotax. Geobot. (1956)
· Flora Xinjiangensis (1995)
· Cent. Pl. (1755)
· Systema Naturae (1821)
· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis (1825)
· Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (1917)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Chocho, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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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