Hamo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Hamo 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) Hamo in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Gloriosa superba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Methonica plantii Planch. (among others).
2) Hamo in Niger is also identified with Pennisetum glaucum It has the synonym Panicum flavum Nees (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1976)
· Handbuch des Getreidebaus (1885)
· U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bureau of Plant Industry. Inventory of Seeds and Plants Imported by the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction (1914)
· J. Cytol. Genet. (1988)
· Fl. Ceylon (1900)
· Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London (1812)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Hamo, for example diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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)
Ends with: Bir-nya hamo, Khamo, Nihkshamo, Palden lhamo.
Full-text: Bir-nya hamo.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Hamo; (plurals include: Hamos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Manual of Khshnoom (by Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria)
Supplement No. 21 < [Supplements]