Ukputu: 1 definition
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Ukputu 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)Ukputu in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Trilepisium madagascariense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bosqueia boiviniana Baill. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique National de Belgique (1977)
· Systema Naturae
· Adansonia (1867)
· Proceedings of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen, Series C: Biological and Medical Sciences (1988)
· Ewé: The Use of Plants in Yoruba Society. (1995)
· The History of the Yorubas. (1921)
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