Melkbossie: 1 definition
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Melkbossie 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) Melkbossie in South Africa is the name of a plant defined with Euphorbia helioscopia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tithymalus helioscopius (L.) Hill (among others).
2) Melkbossie is also identified with Xysmalobium involucratum It has the synonym Gomphocarpus involucratus (E. Mey.) Schltr. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Watsonia (1997)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Synopsis plantarum succulentarum (1812)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1999)
· Annales de la Société Botanique de Lyon (1880)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1844)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Melkbossiegras.
Ends with: Gekleurde melkbossie, Kapok melkbossie.
Full-text: Gekleurde melkbossie, Kapok melkbossie.
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