Allittamarai: 1 definition
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Allittamarai 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) Allittamarai in India is the name of a plant defined with Nymphaea capensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nymphaea capensis var. madagascariensis (DC.) Conard (among others).
2) Allittamarai is also identified with Nymphaea lotus.
3) Allittamarai is also identified with Nymphaea nouchali It has the synonym Nymphaea stellata Willdenow (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fragm. (Mueller) (1861)
· The Flora of British India (1872)
· J. Cytol. Genet. (1971)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1993)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Taxon (1980)
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