Umber: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Umber 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsUmber in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Ficus racemosa L. from the Moraceae (Mulberry) family having the following synonyms: Ficus glomerata, Ficus lucescens, Ficus racemosa var. elongata. For the possible medicinal usage of umber, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Umber in India is the name of a plant defined with Ficus racemosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Covellia glomerata Miq. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1798)
· Biotropica (2006)
· Species Plantarum
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Numer. List (4549)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Umber, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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)
Ends with: African cucumber, Bhui-umber, Bitter cucumber, Calabash cucumber, Corcumber, Dumber, Gannu tumber, Guadeloupe cucumber, Indian number, Kala umber, Kalumber, Lumber, Serpent cucumber, Spiny bitter cucumber, Squirting cucumber, Sweet cucumber, Western wild cucumber, Wild cucumber.
Full-text: Kala umber, Bhui-umber, Ambar, Ambara.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Umber; (plurals include: Umbers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 57 - In Praise of (Digging a) Tank etc. < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
Song 14 < [Bhakta-gaṇa-saha-vihāra (Pastimes with the Devotees)]
Esperanto: The Answer to the Diversity of World Languages < [July – September 1975]
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)
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