San pedro: 1 definition
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San pedro 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) San pedro in Mexico is the name of a plant defined with Tecoma stans in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Stenolobium tronadora Loes. (among others).
2) San pedro in Philippines is also identified with Catharanthus roseus It has the synonym Vinca speciosa Salisb., nom. superfl. (etc.).
3) San pedro is also identified with Leucaena leucocephala It has the synonym Lysiloma latisiliquum (L.) Benth. (etc.).
4) San pedro in South America is also identified with Echinopsis pachanoi It has the synonym Cereus rosei Werderm. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Kagoshima University Research Center for the Pacific Islands, Occasional Papers (2001)
· J. Clin. Pharmacol. (2007)
· Flora of the Southeastern United States (1903)
· Taxon (1961)
· Kakteen in Südamerika
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Borla de san pedro, Flor de san pedro, Hierba de san pedro, Lagrimas de san pedro.
Full-text: Lagrimas de san pedro, Borla de san pedro, Flor de san pedro, Hierba de san pedro.
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