Kikia: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kikia 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)Kikia in Papua New Guinea is the name of a plant defined with Acanthus ilicifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dilivaria ilicifolia Juss. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bibliotheca Botanica (1929)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Cytologia (1983)
· Genera Plantarum (1789)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Cytologia (1988)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kikia, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, 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)
Starts with: Kikiare.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kikia; (plurals include: Kikias). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The civilization of Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)
Part XIII < [Chapter III - Survey Of The History Of Babylonia And Assyria]
Aspects of Religious Belief and Practice in Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)