Djoka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Djoka 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) Djoka in Congo is the name of a plant defined with Bryophyllum pinnatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Verea pinnata (Lam.) Spreng. (among others).
2) Djoka is also identified with Kalanchoe pinnata It has the synonym Sedum madagascariense H. Perrier (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· . Natural history (1871)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Illustration de la Flore d’Égypte (1887)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1828)
· Illustration de la Flore d’Égypte (1887)
· Naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien, ed. 2 (1930)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Djoka, for example extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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: Djokaka.
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