Zapotillo: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Zapotillo in Central America is the name of a plant defined with Lophira alata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lophira barberi Tiegh. (among others).
2) Zapotillo in Peru is also identified with Pouteria sapota It has the synonym Calocarpum mammosum var. bonplandii (Kunth) Pierre (etc.).
3) Zapotillo in South and Central America is also identified with Lantana camara It has the synonym Lantana camara var. crocea (Jacq.) L.H. Bailey (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· South African Journal of Botany (1984)
· Taxon (1967)
· Aspects of Plant Sciences (1987)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Moscosoa (1989)
· Publications of the Carnegie Institution of Washington (1940)
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Starts with: Zapotillo amarillo.
Full-text: Zapotillo amarillo.
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