Poto: 1 definition
Introduction:
Poto 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)Poto in South America is the name of a plant defined with Crescentia cujete in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Crescentia angustifolia Willd. ex Seem. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1978)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1897)
· Botanical Miscellany (1840)
· International Organization of Plant Biosystematists Newsletter (1997)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1862)
· Fl. Neotrop. (1980)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Poto, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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)
Starts with: Poto-ow, Potohoka, Potolap, Potoli, Potong kujang, Potoorka, Potopoto, Potosul, Pototan, Pototan lalaki.
Ends with: Angbara poto, Buburupoto, Gban poto, Gbanchi poto, Kamgo-poto, Kpoto, Lolopoto, Marapoto, Okpoto, Opoto, Potopoto, Sopoto, Tarapoto.
Full-text: Gbanchi poto, Kamgo-poto, Poto-ow, Angbara poto, Gban poto, Kolavalli, Payaka, Pota.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Poto; (plurals include: Potos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
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