Monkey fruit: 1 definition
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Monkey fruit 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) Monkey fruit in English is the name of a plant defined with Actinidia chinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Monkey fruit is also identified with Carpotroche grandiflora It has the synonym Mayna amazonica (Mart. ex Eichler) J.F. Macbr. (etc.).
3) Monkey fruit is also identified with Dactyladenia barteri It has the synonym Acioa tenuiflora Dinkl. & Engl. (etc.).
4) Monkey fruit is also identified with Mayna amazonica.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Guihaia (1993)
· Pediatr. Allergy Immunol. (2005)
· A Natural System of Botany, ed. 2 (1836)
· Botanical Museum Leaflets (1951)
· Rhodora (1963)
· Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1941)
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Partial matches: Monkey, Fruit.
Full-text: Makadameva, Kapittha, Lakuca.
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