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tabardillo
Scientific Name: Calliandra californica
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Tabardillo
The term "Tabardillo" has several meanings, encompassing both botanical and medical contexts. This page explores these different usages.
Botanical Uses
- Tabardillo is a common name for two different plant species:
- Calliandra californica
- Calliandra houstoniana
- There is mention of a tree with the same name commonly found in the Perijá region.
- There is reference to Piqueria trinervia Cav.
Medical Uses
- Tabardillo also refers to a form of murine typhus, particularly one occurring in Mexico. It's historically been associated with symptoms of fever.
- Synonyms or related terms include:
- Typhus due to Rickettsia prowazekii
- Classical typhus
- Louse-borne epidemic typhus
- Exanthematic typhus
Considerations for Pets
- It is important to note that typhus, which is a condition known as Tabardillo, is transmitted by lice and fleas, and in the botanical context, the risk is if they carry these organisms, posing a risk to pets and humans.
Quirky Facts
- The name "Tabardillo" is derived from the Spanish word "tabardo," meaning "colored cloak."
- In colloquial Spanish, "tabardillo" can also refer to a sunstroke (malestar por exposición excesiva al sol).
- It can also describe a whimsically eccentric person, or someone who is alocada (crazy) and bulliciosa (rowdy).
Distribution and Habitat
- The murine typhus form of Tabardillo is especially prevalent in Mexico.
Further Information
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary provides definitions for the medical usage of "tabardillo."
- The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Piqueria trinervia, which is also referred to as tabardillo.