Flor de la virgen: 1 definition

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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Flor de la virgen in Latin America is the name of a plant defined with Caesalpinia pulcherrima in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Poinciana bijuga Lour. (among others).

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

· Webbia (1957)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Exot. Pl. Cent.
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1832)
· Observationes Botanicae (Swartz) (1791)

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