Waaqu-hallu: 1 definition
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Waaqu-hallu 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) Waaqu-hallu in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Acacia seyal in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia flava (Forssk.) Schweinf. var. seyal (Delile) Roberty (among others).
2) Waaqu-hallu is also identified with Acacia xanthophloea It has the synonym Vachellia xanthophloea (Benth.) Banfi & Galasso) (the specific name from the Greek xanthos ‘yellow’ and phloios ‘bark of trees’.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. Mus. Civico Storia Nat. Milano (2008)
· Webbia (1972)
· Mabberley’s Pl.-Book
· Nature (1999)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1875)
· Nordic Journal of Botany (1989)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Hallu.
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