Alanji: 1 definition
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Alanji 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) Alanji in India is the name of a plant defined with Alangium salviifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Grewia salviifolia L.f. (among others).
2) Alanji is also identified with Rhododendron nilagiricum.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
· Taxon (1976)
· Planta Medica
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1783)
· Taxon (1981)
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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.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Alanji; (plurals include: Alanjis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ethnobotanical study of wild edibles by Malayali tribals in Tamil Nadu < [2014: Volume 3, September supplementary issue 7]