Kokora: 1 definition
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Kokora 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) Kokora in Ghana is the name of a plant defined with Smilax kraussiana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Smilax herbacea Thunb., nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Kokora is also identified with Smilax anceps It has the synonym Smilax kraussiana var. senegambiae A. DC. (etc.).
3) Kokora in India is also identified with Begonia picta It has the synonym Begonia echinata Royle (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flore de l’Ile de la Réunion (1895)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (3685)
· Exotic Botany (1805)
· Flora (1845)
· of the Himalayan Mountains (1839)
· Illustrations of the Botany
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kokora, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, 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: Kokorabegisi, Kokoray.
Ends with: Akokora, Dajekokora.
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