Napier fodder: 1 definition
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Napier fodder 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)Napier fodder in English is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum purpureum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gymnotrix nitens Andersson (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flore de l’Afrique du Nord (1952)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (Beih.) (1930)
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas (1895)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. (1828)
· Cytologia (1989)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Napier fodder, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.
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Partial matches: Napier.
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