Ghellagadi: 1 definition
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Ghellagadi 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) Ghellagadi in India is the name of a plant defined with Chionachne gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Coix lingulata Hack. (among others).
2) Ghellagadi is also identified with Chionachne koenigii It has the synonym Coix arundinacea Lam. (etc.).
3) Ghellagadi is also identified with Coix koenigii It has the synonym Chionachne barbata (Roxb.) R. Br. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Blumea (2002)
· A list of the grasses of N.W. India, indigenous and cultivated (1883)
· Plantae Javanicae Rariores (1838)
· Oesterreichische Botanische Zeitschrift (1891)
· Botanische Zeitung. Berlin (1861)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
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