Chamarapushpa, Chāmarapuṣpa: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chamarapushpa 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chamarapushpa has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Camarapushpa. It further has the optional forms Chāmarapuṣpa, Chamarapuspa, Chamara-pushpa, Chāmara-puṣpa and Chamara-puspa.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chamarapushpa in India is the name of a plant defined with Chionachne gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Coix arundinacea J. König ex Willd., nom. illeg., non Coix arundinacea Lam. (among others).
2) Chamarapushpa is also identified with Chionachne koenigii It has the synonym Coix arundinacea J. König ex Willd., nom. illeg., non Coix arundinacea Lam. (etc.).
3) Chamarapushpa is also identified with Coix koenigii It has the synonym Chionachne barbata (Roxb.) R. Br. (etc.).
4) Chamarapushpa is also identified with Pandanus tectorius It has the synonym Pandanus chamissonis Gaudich. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Der Naturforscher (Halle) (1788)
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
· Systema Vegetabilium, editio decima sexta (1824)
· Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden (1911)
· Journal of a voyage to the South Seas (1773)
· Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1900)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pushpa, Chamara.
Starts with: Chamarapushpaka.
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