Litoto: 1 definition
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Litoto 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) Litoto in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus angustifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria graecizans (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Litoto is also identified with Amaranthus blitum It has the synonym Euxolus ascendens (Loisel. (etc.).
3) Litoto is also identified with Amaranthus dubius It has the synonym Amaranthus tristis Willd. (etc.).
4) Litoto is also identified with Amaranthus hybridus It has the synonym Galliaria hybrida (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
5) Litoto is also identified with Amaranthus spinosus It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1980)
· Archives of Pharmacal Research
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1938)
· Florae Fluminensis Icones (1831)
· Watsonia (1961)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Litoto, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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.
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Starts with: Litoto-lia-bamia.
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