Lomo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Lomo 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) Lomo in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Grewia bicolor in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Grewia grisea N.E. Br. (among others).
2) Lomo is also identified with Grewia mollis It has the synonym Grewia velutina A. Rich., non (Forssk.) Vahl (etc.).
3) Lomo is also identified with Grewia villosa It has the synonym Balmeda corylifolia Scannagatta (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annales du muséum national d’histoire naturelle (1804)
· Taxon (1993)
· Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin (1901)
· Novae Plantarum Species praesertim Indiae Orientalis (1821)
· Der Gesellsschaft Naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin, neue Schriften (1803)
· Taxon (1989)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lomo, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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: Lomo lomo, Lomo-peh, Lomoiwo.
Ends with: Agbalumo olomo, Iyalomo, Lomo lomo.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Lomo; (plurals include: Lomos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 1, Chapter 6 < [Khandaka 1 - The Minor Disciplinary Proceedings]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 1 - Female Cutting (mo gcod kyi skabs) < [Book 13 - Cutting and Kkarakpa]