Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Chennangi in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Lagerstroemia microcarpa from the Lythraceae (Crape Myrtle) family having the following synonyms: Lagerstroemia lanceolata. For the possible medicinal usage of chennangi, 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.

Chennangi in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Lagerstroemia parviflora Roxb. from the Lythraceae (Crape Myrtle) family.

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

1) Chennangi in India is the name of a plant defined with Lagerstroemia microcarpa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lagerstroemia microcarpa Hance (among others).

2) Chennangi is also identified with Lagerstroemia parviflora.

3) Chennangi is also identified with Lagerstroemia speciosa It has the synonym Munchausia speciosa Linn. (etc.).

4) Chennangi is also identified with Senna sophera It has the synonym Cassia linearis Michx. (etc.).

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

· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1871)
· Scientific Survey of Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands (1924)
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1896)
· Journal of Botany (1878)
· Der Hausvater (1770)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Chennangi, for example extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with: Chennangi mara.

Ends with: Advi chennangi, Errachennangi, Ettachennangi.

Full-text: Chennangi mara, Advi chennangi.

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