Patonmo: 1 definition
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Patonmo 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) Patonmo in Yoruba is the name of a plant defined with Mimosa balansae 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 pudica Mill., nom. illeg., non Mimosa pudica L. (among others).
2) Patonmo is also identified with Mimosa pigra It has the synonym Mimosa ciliata Spreng. (etc.).
3) Patonmo is also identified with Mimosa pudica It has the synonym Mimosa hispidula Kunth (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1989)
· Botany (1859)
· Archivos do Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro (1965)
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8 (1768)
· Taxon (1989)
· Systema Naturae
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