Champaka: 2 definitions

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Champaka 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 Champaka has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Campaka. It further has the optional forms Chaṃpaka and Champakā.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Champaka [चम्पकः] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Magnolia champaca (L.) Baill. ex Pierre from the Magnoliaceae (Magnolia) family having the following synonyms: Michelia champaca, Michelia rheedei, Champaca michelia. For the possible medicinal usage of champaka, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Champaka in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Magnolia x alba (DC.) Figlar from the Magnoliaceae (Magnolia) family having the following synonyms: Michelia alba.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Champaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Michelia champaca in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Talauma villosa Miq. fo. celebica Miq. (among others).

2) Champaka is also identified with Plumeria rubra It has the synonym Plumeria loranthifolia Müll.Arg. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2726)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1837)
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1984)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Champaka, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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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.

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