Aletris: 1 definition
Introduction:
Aletris 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)Aletris in Brazil is the name of a plant defined with Aletris farinosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aletris farinosa Ker Gawl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’
· Flora Japonica (Thunberg) (1784)
· Fl. Bor.-Amer. (Michaux) (1803)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Aletris, for example health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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)
Starts with: Aletris farinosa, Aletris pauciflora, Aletris spicata.
Full-text (+12): Tiktavalli, Vatapatra, Kucandika, Tejana, Aletris farinosa, Aletris spicata, Cometa-orinito, Crow corn, Cadenaco, Stargrass, Gokarni, Raiz-da-colicas, Erva-estrela, Ague root, Fen tiao er cai, Erva-da-febres, White colic root, Unicorn root, Gokarna, Aletris pauciflora.
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