Gombo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Gombo 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) Gombo in Central African Republic is the name of a plant defined with Tabernaemontana crassa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gabunia odoratissima Stapf (among others).
2) Gombo in English is also identified with Abelmoschus esculentus It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Roxb., nom. illeg. (etc.).
3) Gombo is also identified with Hibiscus esculentus It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Sessé & Moc. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annuario de Belém em commemoração do seu tricentenario, 1616–1916, historico, litterario e commercial.
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1985)
· Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. (1922)
· Niger Flora (1849)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Cytologia (1986)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gombo, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Gombo fil, Gombo-chavre, Gombo-gombo, Gombogombo, Gomboli.
Ends with: Chigombo, Gombo-gombo, Gombogombo, Ogombo, Tshigombo.
Full-text: Gombo-gombo, Gombo fil, Gombo-chavre.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Gombo; (plurals include: Gombos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Way of the White Clouds (by Anāgarika Lāma Govinda)
Chapter 34 - The Two Siddhas of Tsé-Chöling < [Part 3 - Death and Rebirth]
A Review of Reviews < [October 1937]