Cega-olho: 1 definition
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Cega-olho 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) Cega-olho in South America is the name of a plant defined with Cascabela thevetia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cerbera peruviana Pers. (among others).
2) Cega-olho is also identified with Thevetia peruviana It has the synonym Cerbera linearifolia Stokes (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Genetica (1985)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1844)
· Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1900)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1997)
· World Checklist of Seed Plants
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1844)
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