Luya-luyahan: 1 definition
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Luya-luyahan 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)Luya-luyahan in Philippine Islands is the name of a plant defined with Panicum repens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Panicum convolutum P. Beauv. ex Spreng. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1898)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Zeylaniae (1864)
· Botanical Gazette (1879)
· Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1931)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana, ser. 2 (1991)
· Mémoires de l’Institut Égyptien (1901)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Luya.
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