Century plant: 1 definition
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Century plant 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) Century plant in Common names is the name of a plant defined with Agave vivipara in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aloe vivipara (L.) Crantz.
2) Century plant in English is also identified with Agave americana It has the synonym Agave melliflua Trel. (etc.).
3) Century plant is also identified with Boophone disticha It has the synonym Boophane longipedicellata Pax (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1999)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Botanical Magazine (2578)
· Cytologia (1987)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1996)
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Partial matches: Plant.
Full-text: American century-plant, Murphey's century plant, Kattukkarralai, Peykkarralai, Anekattale, Alakai.
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