China grass: 1 definition
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China grass 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) China grass in English is the name of a plant defined with Boehmeria nivea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ramium niveum (Linnaeus) Small (among others).
2) China grass is also identified with Pennisetum polystachion It has the synonym Panicum cauda-ratti Schumach., also cauda ratti (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Botany of Captain Beechey’s Voyage (1837)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis, Beihefte (1930)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1977)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
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