Ilufu: 1 definition
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Ilufu 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) Ilufu in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Triumfetta annua in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Triumfetta annua fo. piligera Sprague & Hutch..
2) Ilufu is also identified with Triumfetta rhomboidea It has the synonym Bartramia indica L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Naturae
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Adansonia (1963)
· Fontqueria (1987)
· Flora of Jamaica containing descriptions of the flowering plants known from the island (1926)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1791)
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