Ototo: 1 definition
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Ototo 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) Ototo in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus angustifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria graecizans (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Ototo is also identified with Amaranthus hybridus It has the synonym Galliaria hybrida (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
3) Ototo is also identified with Chenopodium murale It has the synonym Rhagodia baccata var. congesta (Hook. f.) Hook. f. (etc.).
4) Ototo is also identified with Commelina benghalensis It has the synonym Commelina benghalensis Forssk., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Aspects of Plant Sciences (1989)
· Butlletí de la Institució Catalana d’Història Natural, Secció de Botànica (1974)
· La flore adventice de Montpellier (1912)
· Flora Pyrenaea (1897)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Ecology. (2006)
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