Chitrala: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chitrala 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 Chitrala has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Citrala. It further has the optional forms Chitralā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chitrala in India is the name of a plant defined with Adansonia digitata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ophelus sitularius Lour. (among others).
2) Chitrala is also identified with Citrullus colocynthis It has the synonym Colocynthis vulgaris Schrad. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Index Seminum [Goettingen] (1833)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· A grammar and vocabulary of the Nupe language. (1864)
· Nomenclator Botanicus. (1840)
· Compt. Rend. Congres Inter. Bot. (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)
Starts with: Chitralata.
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