San juan: 1 definition
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San juan 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) San juan in Common names is the name of a plant defined with Jacquinia macrocarpa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bonellia macrocarpa (Cav.) B. Ståhl & Källersjö subsp. pungens (A. Gray) B. Ståhl & Källersjö (among others).
2) San juan in Peru is also identified with Oenothera rosea It has the synonym Hartmannia virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Spach (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nordic Journal of Botany (1989)
· Biotropica (1970)
· Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. (1941)
· Novon (2004)
· Icones et Descriptiones Plantarum (1799)
· Plantae Novae Thurberianae (1854)
If you are looking for specific details regarding San juan, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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: San juan del monte, San juan tree, San juanico.
Ends with: Hierba de san juan.
Full-text: San juan tree, Hierba de san juan, San juan del monte.
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