Encino: 1 definition
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Encino 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) Encino in Spanish is the name of a plant defined with Quercus gambelii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Quercus alba var. gunnisonii Torr. & A. Gray (among others).
2) Encino is also identified with Weinmannia microphylla It has the synonym Windmannia fagarodes Kuntze (etc.).
3) Encino is also identified with Weinmannia pubescens It has the synonym Weinmannia ayavacensis O.C. Schmidt (etc.).
4) Encino is also identified with Weinmannia trianaea It has the synonym Weinmannia polyphylla Moric. ex DC. var. macrocarpa Pamp. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (1848)
· Flora Peruviana (1830)
· Annali di Botanica (1905)
· Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical series
· Linnaea (1870)
· Novon (2005)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Encino, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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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Starts with: Encino de paramo.
Full-text: Encino de paramo.
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