Flame of the forest: 1 definition
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Flame of the forest 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) Flame of the forest in English is the name of a plant defined with Butea monosperma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rudolphia frondosa Poir. (among others).
2) Flame of the forest is also identified with Delonix regia It has the synonym Poinciana regia Bojer, nom. nud. (etc.).
3) Flame of the forest is also identified with Spathodea campanulata It has the synonym Bignonia tulipifera Thonn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ethnobotany (2001)
· Verhandlungen des Botanischen Vereins für die Provinz Brandenburg und die Angrenzenden Länder (1890)
· Phytotherapy Research (1990)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1865)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Flame of the forest, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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)
Partial matches: Forest, Flame.
Full-text: Palasha, Kimshuka, Multuga, Mohicaka, Vatapotha, Hirimuttuka, Yajnika, Gamdele, Tripatra, Eleyappa, Muttuga, Shukenaphalanyaya, Brahmavriksha, Meghanada, Kamata, Kanaka, Butea monosperma, Muni, Damtu.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Flame of the forest; (plurals include: Flame of the forests). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
Table: Some of the medicinal plants < [Chapter 7 - Environmental awareness and Hygiene Conciousness]
Indo-Anglian Fiction since Independence < [October 1956]
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