Nanyi: 1 definition
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Nanyi 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) Nanyi in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus angustifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria graecizans (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Nanyi is also identified with Amaranthus dubius It has the synonym Amaranthus tristis Willd. (etc.).
3) Nanyi is also identified with Amaranthus hybridus It has the synonym Galliaria hybrida (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
4) Nanyi is also identified with Amaranthus spinosus It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Feddes Repertorium (1992)
· Aspects of Plant Sciences (1989)
· Butlletí de la Institució Catalana d’Història Natural, Secció de Botànica (1974)
· American Midland Naturalist (1914)
· Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society (1981)
· Darwiniana (1941)
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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.
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Starts with: Nanyinge.
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