Ancanala, Añcaṉalā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ancanala means something in biology, Tamil. 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) Ancanala in India is the name of a plant defined with Clitoria ternatea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lathyrus spectabilis Forssk. (among others).
2) Ancanala is also identified with Nymphaea nouchali It has the synonym Nymphaea stellata Willdenow (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society (1857)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1993)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5347)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1994)
· Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturale (1821)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ancanala, for example side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconAñcaṉalā (அஞ்சனலா) noun perhaps from அஞ்சனம் [anchanam] + அலர். (பரிபாசை அகராதி) [alar. (paripasai agarathi)]
1. Mussel-shell creeper; கருங்காக்கணம். [karungakkanam.]
2. Blue nenuphar; நீலகேசிோற்பலம். [nilorpalam.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Kancanala.
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