Papapa: 1 definition

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Papapa 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) Papapa in Hawaii is the name of a plant defined with Lablab purpureus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vigna aristata Piper (among others).

2) Papapa in Maori is also identified with Pomaderris kumeraho It has the synonym Pomaderris kumeraho A. Cunn. ex Fenzl.

3) Papapa in Southern Africa is also identified with Commiphora marlothii.

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

· Recent Res. Pl. Sci. (1979)
· Publications of the Field Columbian Museum, Botanical Series (1902)
· Hortus Botanicus Vindobonensis (1772)
· Novae Hollandiae Plantarum Specimen (1805)
· Nuovo Giornale Botanico Italiano (1821)
· Ann. Nat. Hist. (1839)

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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.

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