Tucum: 1 definition
Introduction:
Tucum 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) Tucum in Brazil is the name of a plant defined with Astrocaryum aculeatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Astrocaryum candescens Barb. Rodr. (among others).
2) Tucum is also identified with Astrocaryum vulgare It has the synonym Astrocaryum guianense Splitg. ex Mart. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Palm Trees of the Amazon (1853)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1934)
· Enumeratio palmarum novarum quas valle fluminis Amazonum inventas et ad sertum palmarum collectas (1875)
· Vellosia (1891)
· Primitiae Florae Essequeboensis (1818)
· Fl. Bras. (1881)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tucum, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Tucum rasteiro, Tucuma, Tucuma-i.
Full-text: Tucum rasteiro.
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