Sekete: 1 definition
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Sekete 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) Sekete in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum glaucum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Setaria pumila (Poir.) Roem. & Schult. (among others).
2) Sekete is also identified with Zea mays It has the synonym Zea macrosperma Klotzsch (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Enumeratio Plantarum Horti Botanici Berolinensis, …
· Index Seminum [Berlin] (1855)
· Linnaea (1853)
· Annales Botanicae Systematicae (1861)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1821)
· Taxon (1980)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sekete, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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.
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