Erankpata: 1 definition
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Erankpata 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) Erankpata in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Microdesmis keayana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Erankpata is also identified with Microdesmis puberula It has the synonym Microdesmis zenkeri Pax (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Willdenowia (1991)
· Phytotherapy Research (2002)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1897)
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de l’État (1961)
· Hooker’s Icones Plantarum (1848)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
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