Palo colorado: 1 definition
Introduction:
Palo colorado 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)Palo colorado in Peru is the name of a plant defined with Genipa americana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gardenia brasiliensis Spreng. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1818)
· Cat. Hist. Nat. Corrient. (1897)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1889)
· Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden (1972)
· Systema Naturae (1759)
· Genera Plantarum ed. 5 (1754)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Palo colorado, for example side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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)
Partial matches: Palo.
Relevant text
No search results for Palo colorado; (plurals include: Palo colorados) in any book or story.