Lima: 1 definition
Introduction:
Lima 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) Lima in Angola is the name of a plant defined with Ficus sycomorus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ficus serrata Forssk. (among others).
2) Lima in Congo is also identified with Tabernaemontana penduliflora It has the synonym Camerunia penduliflora (K. Schum.) Boiteau (etc.).
3) Lima is also identified with Voacanga africana It has the synonym Voacanga africana var. glabra (K. Schum.) Pichon (etc.).
4) Lima in Malaya is also identified with Suregada glomerulata It has the synonym Gelonium microcarpus Pax & K. Hoffm. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg, sér. (1942)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1992)
· Taxon (1979)
· Flora of West Tropical Africa (1902)
· Species Plantarum
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lima, for example health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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 (+9): Lima bean, Lima-lima, Limabira, Limacia oblonga, Limadjougahi, Limaiyua, Limamatu, Limambai, Limanda, Limaneshmu, Limang-sugat, Limanzoinho, Limao bravo, Limasara, Limau asam, Limau hantu, Limau kapas, Limau kaya, Limau kelingket, Limau kiah.
Ends with (+43): Abolima, Ambulima, Apoklima, Asalima, Bahalima, Bahulima, Balima, Bhallima, Bhidelima, Blima, Carex gracillima, Celima, Chelima, Chilima, Cilima, Colima, Dalima, Delima, Dhavalima, Drukilima.
Full-text: Lima-lima, Lima bean, Sacha lima, Yaga lima, Wal-lima, Sekati lima, Sakat lima, Vataireopsis surinamensis, Strychnos castelnaeana, Uma, Citrus aurantifolia, Hibiscus nigrocaulis, Abrus precatorius, Abrus fruticulosus, Gloriosa superba, Umtu.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Lima; (plurals include: Limas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
India and Malaysia: The Links that Bind < [April - June 1976]
The Bridge that Wilder Built < [July 1969]