Vico: 1 definition
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Vico 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) Vico in India is the name of a plant defined with Maytenus emarginata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gymnosporia trilocularis Hayata (among others).
2) Vico in Mexico is also identified with Jatropha curcas It has the synonym Ricinoides americana Garsault (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bahama Flora (1920)
· Taxon (1984)
· Les Figures des Plantes et Animaux d'Usage en Medecine (1764)
· Euphorb. Surinam: (1931)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1981)
· Taxon (1995)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vico, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Vico; (plurals include: Vicos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vaisheshika-sutra with Commentary (by Nandalal Sinha)
Sūtra 1.1.6 (Enumeration of Attributes) < [Chapter 1 - Of Substance, Attribute, and Action]
Prose in Modern Kannada < [Jan - Feb 1939]