Banksha: 1 definition
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Banksha 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) Banksha in India is the name of a plant defined with Viola canescens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Viola canescens Wall. ex Roxb. (among others).
2) Banksha is also identified with Viola cinerea.
3) Banksha is also identified with Viola odorata.
4) Banksha is also identified with Viola patrinii It has the synonym Viola primulifolia L. var. glabra Nakai (etc.).
5) Banksha is also identified with Viola pilosa It has the synonym Viola pogonantha W.W. Sm. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Flora of British India (1872)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1824)
· Acta Biol. Cracov., Ser. Bot. (1978)
· Diagnoses plantarum orientalium novarum (1842)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1824)
· Flora Indica (1824)
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