Ganthiyu: 1 definition
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Ganthiyu 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) Ganthiyu in India is the name of a plant defined with Spermacoce verticillata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Borreria kohautiana Cham. & Schltdl. (among others).
2) Ganthiyu is also identified with Tridax procumbens It has the synonym Balbisia canescens Pers. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Primitiae Florae Essequeboensis (1818)
· Biologia Centrali-Americana; … Botany (1881)
· Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1910)
· Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1896)
· Verzeichniss der Pflanzenkulturen (1824)
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