Orusu: 1 definition
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Orusu 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) Orusu in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Acacia karroo in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa leucacantha Jacq. (among others).
2) Orusu is also identified with Acacia tortilis It has the synonym Vachellia tortilis (Forssk.) Galasso & Banfi (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Austral. Journal of Botany (1997)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Linnaea (1841)
· Getreue Darstellung und Beschreibung der in der Arzneykunde Gebräuchlichen Gewächse (1825)
· Revue international de botanique appliquée et d’agriculture tropicale (1947)
· Bull. Misc. Inf., Kew (1930)
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