Pekea: 1 definition
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Pekea 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)Pekea in South America is the name of a plant defined with Caryocar villosum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rhizobolus butyrosus (Aubl.) J.F. Gmel. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Synopsis Plantarum (1806)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1804)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 13 (1789)
· Species Plantarum.
· Journal of Natural Products (2006)
· Journal of Natural Products (2008)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pekea, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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)
Starts with: Pekea tata-youba.
Full-text: Pekea tata-youba, Caryocar nuciferum, Caryocar villosum, Caryocar glabrum, Couroupita guianensis.
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