Ofu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ofu 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)Ofu in Ghana is the name of a plant defined with Ceiba pentandra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym see Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794–1865) and Stephan Friedrich Ladislaus Endlicher, Meletemata botanica. 35. Wien 1832. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1935)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· The Religion. (1971)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1831)
· Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (1988)
· Taxon (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ofu, for example extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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: Ofua, Ofun, Ofun-oke, Ofunerin, Ofuri-iyu, Ofuye.
Ends with: Hama-bofu, Isiphofu, Laka gofu, Leta la phofu, Leta-laphofu, Mgofu, Mutofu, Ndorofu, Okofu, Tschofu, Umphofu.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Ofu; (plurals include: Ofus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Renewed Lease of Life < [January – March, 2000]
Gopala Krishna Duggirala < [July-September, 1928]
Readers’ Mail < [October – December, 1996]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 18 - The greatness of Nandā-Prācī < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]