Otokama: 1 definition

Introduction:

Otokama 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)

Otokama in Senegal is the name of a plant defined with Eragrostis tremula in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Poa multiflora Roxb., nom. illeg., non Poa multiflora Forssk. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1791)
· Mémoires de l’Académie Impériale des Sciences de St.-Pétersbourg. Sixième Série. Sciences Mathématiques, Physiques et Naturelles (1830)
· Annuario del Reale Istituto Botanico di Roma (1903)
· Analecta botanica indica … (1851)
· Synopsis Plantarum Glumacearum (1854)
· Flora Indica; or descriptions … (1820)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Otokama, for example health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

Biology book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of otokama in the context of Biology from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: