Rooibos: 1 definition
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Rooibos 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) Rooibos in South Africa is the name of a plant defined with Aspalathus linearis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Borbonia pinifolia Marloth (among others).
2) Rooibos in Southern Africa is also identified with Combretum apiculatum It has the synonym Combretum apiculatum var. parvifolium Bak. f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Trans. Roy. Soc. S. Afr. (1912)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Linnaea (1850)
· Prodromus Plantarum Capensium (1800)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Flora Indica (1768)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Rooibos tea, Rooiboslelie, Rooibostee, Rooiboswilg.
Ends with: Basterrooibos.
Full-text: Rooibos tea.
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