Lapa-lapa: 1 definition
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Lapa-lapa 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)Lapa-lapa in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Jatropha curcas in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ricinoides americana Garsault (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1981)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Les Figures des Plantes et Animaux d'Usage en Medecine (1764)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1945)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
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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)
Partial matches: Lapa.
Full-text: Ako lapa lapa, Lapa.
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