Murunga: 1 definition
Introduction:
Murunga 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)Murunga in India is the name of a plant defined with Erythrina variegata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gelala alba Rumphius (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1972)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· London Journal of Botany (1843)
· An Introduction to the Natural System of Botany (1836)
· The Flora of the Malay Peninsula (1922)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Murunga, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Murungai, Murungai-maram, Murungamunyu, Murunganyama, Murungati, Murunkan.
Ends with: Kattumurunga, Mudumurunga, Omurunga.
Full-text: Murunku.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Murunga; (plurals include: Murungas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3 (by Henry Parker)
Story 12 - The Black Storks’ Girl < [Part I - Stories told by the Cultivating Caste and Vaeddas]
Story 59 - The Gamarala And The Washerman < [Part II (c) - Stories of the Durayas]
Story 7 - The Turtle Dove < [Part I - Stories told by the Cultivating Caste and Vaeddas]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)