Jerusalem thorn: 1 definition
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Jerusalem thorn 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) Jerusalem thorn in English is the name of a plant defined with Acacia catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia catechu (L.f.) Brandis (among others).
2) Jerusalem thorn is also identified with Paliurus spina-christi It has the synonym Paliurus australis Gaertn. (etc.).
3) Jerusalem thorn is also identified with Parkinsonia aculeata It has the synonym Parkinsonia thornberi M.E. Jones.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1999)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Plant-Book
· London Journal of Botany (1842)
· Supplementum Plantarum (1782)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacol. (1999)
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Partial matches: Jerusalem, Thorn.
Full-text: Nallavel, Parankivel, Cempai.
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