Avenka: 1 definition
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Avenka 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) Avenka in India is the name of a plant defined with Adiantum lunulatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Adiantum philippense L. (among others).
2) Avenka is also identified with Adiantum philippense It has the synonym Adiantum lunulatum Burm. f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1974)
· Newslett. Int. Organ. Pl. Biosyst. (Oslo) (1998)
· Pteridologia (1989)
· Cuscatlania (1989)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1996)
· Nat. Hist. (1783)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Avenka, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, 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.
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