Laukahi: 1 definition
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Laukahi 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) Laukahi in Hawaii is the name of a plant defined with Hydrocotyle umbellata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Annesorhiza caffra Schönland (among others).
2) Laukahi is also identified with Plantago major It has the synonym Plantago major var. major (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· International Organization of Plant Biosystematists Newsletter (1987)
· Taxon (1980)
· Revista Brasileira de Genética (1986)
· Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy. Part B, Biological Sciences (1995)
· Brittonia (1936)
· Taxon (1979)
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