Significance of Local name
Synonyms: Regional name
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The concept of Local name in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Local name" denotes the vernacular designation of a medicinal plant, reflecting its identity in the area where it naturally grows, as emphasized by regional sources.
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Regional or common names for medicinal plants that may vary in different areas and cultural contexts.[1] (2) The common names by which plants are known in the tribal languages of Orissa, providing cultural context to the plant's usage.[2] (3) Terms used by the Bhil tribe to refer to various plant species, reflecting their cultural relevance.[3] (4) The name given to plants in the local dialect, used in conjunction with botanical and Sanskrit names for identification.[4] (5) Regional nomenclature used by the local population to identify medicinal plants and their uses.[5]
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Regional designations for Justicia secunda, including 'obarabundu' in South-Eastern Nigeria and 'asindiri' or 'ohowaazara' among the Ogbia people.[6] (2) The indigenous or commonly used name for specific plant species as recognized by the local population.[7] (3) Regional common names for Eleutherine bulbosa recognized in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, including ‘Vizhanarayani’ and ‘Neerotikizhangu’.[8] (4) The common designation used for Malvastrum coromandelianum, which is 'Bariara'.[9] (5) The name by which a plant or remedy is commonly known within a particular community or region.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) The vernacular name by which a medicinal plant is identified in its native region.[11]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Regional nomenclature for plants that vary throughout India, contributing to the complexity of their identification and classification in Ayurveda.[12]