Nikolander: 1 definition
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Nikolander 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) Nikolander in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Afrocarpus falcatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Podocarpus fleuryi Hickel (among others).
2) Nikolander is also identified with Podocarpus falcatus It has the synonym Nageia falcata (Thunb.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Synopseos Plantarum (1807)
· Revue Horticole (1869)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1788)
· Synopsis Coniferarum (1847)
· Mémoires du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (1825)
· Species Plantarum
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