Elena: 1 definition
Introduction:
Elena 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)Elena in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Leucaena leucocephala in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia glauca (L.) Willd. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Adansonia (1971)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1875)
· Bulletin Mensuel de la Société Linnéenne de Paris
· Species Plantarum
· Ciencia e Cultura (1986)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1783)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Elena, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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: Elenadige, Elenadu, Elenaga, Elenagara, Elenage, Elenari, Elenaru.
Ends with: Santa elena, Santa helena, Tegelena.
Full-text: Santa elena.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Elena; (plurals include: Elenas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Blessed Pilgrimage (by Dr. Yutang Lin)
A pilgrimage to the World or Immortal Images < [January – March, 1990]