Kaffir poison: 1 definition
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Kaffir poison 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) Kaffir poison in English is the name of a plant defined with Acokanthera oblongifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Toxicophlaea spectabilis Sond. (among others).
2) Kaffir poison is also identified with Acokanthera oppositifolia It has the synonym Cestrum oppositifolium Lamarck (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanical Magazine (6359)
· London Journal of Botany (1842)
· Gen. Pl. (1876)
· Bothalia (1961)
· Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München (1953)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 12 (1767)
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Partial matches: Poison.
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