Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Kiputu in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Vitex doniana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vitex cuneata Schumach. & Thonn. (among others).

2) Kiputu is also identified with Vitex ferruginea It has the synonym Chrysomallum integrifolium Bojer ex Schau. (etc.).

3) Kiputu is also identified with Vitex fischeri It has the synonym Vitex andongensis Baker (etc.).

4) Kiputu is also identified with Vitex madiensis It has the synonym Vitex madiensis var. schweinfurthii (Gürke) W. Piep. (etc.).

5) Kiputu is also identified with Vitex mombassae It has the synonym Vitex mombassae var. erythrocarpa W. Piep. (etc.).

6) Kiputu is also identified with Vitex payos It has the synonym Vitex payos var. glabrescens (W. Piep.) Moldenke (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1906)
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de l’État (1963)
· Hortus Britannicus (1827)
· Flora of Tropical East Africa Verb. (1992)
· African Journal of Biotechnology (2006)
· International Journal of Pharmacognosy (1996)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kiputu, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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