Pequi: 1 definition
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Pequi 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) Pequi in Bolivia is the name of a plant defined with Xylopia sericea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Unona carminativa Arruda (among others).
2) Pequi in Brazil is also identified with Caryocar brasiliense It has the synonym Caryocar brasiliense St. Hil..
3) Pequi in South America is also identified with Caryocar glabrum It has the synonym Pekea ternata Poir., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Brasiliae Meridionalis (1828)
· Neue Entdeckungen im Ganzen Umfang der Pflanzenkunde (1821)
· Nomenclator Botanicus. (1841)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1804)
· Camara, Manoel Arruda da (1752–1810), (1752)
· Synopsis Plantarum (Persoon) (1806)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pequiarana, Pequiche.
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