Devil-nettle: 1 definition
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Devil-nettle 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) Devil-nettle in English is the name of a plant defined with Cnidoscolus urens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Jatropha herbacea L. (among others).
2) Devil-nettle is also identified with Dendrocnide sinuata It has the synonym Laportea crenulata Gaudich. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1957)
· Bijdr. Booms. Java (1910)
· J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. (1920)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Torreya (1922)
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