Vaivai: 1 definition
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Vaivai 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) Vaivai in Fiji is the name of a plant defined with Albizia lebbeck in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Inga leucoxylon Hassk. (among others).
2) Vaivai in Pacific is also identified with Leucaena leucocephala It has the synonym Lysiloma bahamense Benth. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1961)
· Adansonia (1971)
· Species Plantarum.
· London Journal of Botany (1844)
· Ciencia e Cultura (1986)
· Journal of Botany, being a second series of the Botanical Miscellany (Hooker) (1842)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vaivai, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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: Vaivai ni vavalagi, Vaivai ni vavalangi, Vaivaiccutan.
Full-text: Vaivai ni vavalangi, Vaivai ni vavalagi.
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