Za: 1 definition
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Za 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) Za in Ghana is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum glaucum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Setaria glauca (L.) P. Beauv. (among others).
2) Za is also identified with Sorghum bicolor It has the synonym Holcus dochna Forssk. (etc.).
3) Za in Ivory Coast is also identified with Pentaclethra macrophylla It has the synonym Harpalyce macrocarpa Britton & P. Wilson.
4) Za in Liberia is also identified with Coix lacryma-jobi It has the synonym Sphaerium lacryma Kuntze (etc.).
5) Za in Southern Africa is also identified with Commiphora africana It has the synonym Balsamea pilosa Engl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment (2004)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (3656)
· Physiologia Plantarum (2005)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Za, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, 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 (+340): Za jiao mu xu, Za ki, Za kwa, Za lia, Za nyan, Za pei li, Za zhong che zhou cao, Zaa, Zaabuwaa, Zaafaran, Zaakim, Zab, Zabachein, Zabakon kaura, Zaban-posh, Zabane-kunjashke-shirin, Zabanekunj-ashk, Zabbara, Zabolla, Zabon.
Ends with (+307): Ab adrak taza, Acmella caulirhiza, Adza, Afeza, Agahandagaza, Akondronjaza, Akondrozaza, Altamiza, Aluza, Amhinza, Ananas taza, Andrareza, Annual lespedeza, Anza, Arand kharbuza, Arandkharbuza, Ariza, Arracacia xanthorrhiza, Arza, Asotryzaza.
Full-text (+16): Za'ater, Stod za, Za'faran, Japan-za, Za pei li, Ndunga za nzo, Shu-mo-za, Mbwesi za mwitinyi, Mbabazi za ntaama, Mbweso za mwitinji, Nzo za noungou, Za nyan, Za lia, Za kwa, Nzan za nougou, Za ki, Za jiao mu xu, Za zhong che zhou cao, Na za zu na, Pa-za.
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