Guaba: 1 definition
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Guaba 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) Guaba in Latin America is the name of a plant defined with Inga edulis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa ynga Vell. (among others).
2) Guaba in Yoruba is also identified with Psidium guajava It has the synonym Syzygium ellipticum K. Schum. & Lauterb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1789)
· Lilloa (1966)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Linnaea (1856)
· Selbyana (1978)
· Scientific Survey of Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands (1925)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Guaba de bejuco, Guaba de montana, Guaban.
Full-text: Guaba de montana, Guaba de bejuco.
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