Nafo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Nafo 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) Nafo in Ivory Coast is the name of a plant defined with Cola acuminata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sterculia acuminata P. Beauv. (among others).
2) Nafo is also identified with Cola nitida It has the synonym Cola nitida Schott & Endl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Meletemata Botanica (1832)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Species Plantarum
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1986)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2008)
· Jardin de la Malmaison (1805)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nafo, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, 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: Nafongo.
Ends with: Nanafo.
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