Gobbi: 2 definitions

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Gobbi 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Gobbi [గొబ్బి] in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Barleria cristata L. from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Barleria alba, Barleria indica, Barleria napalensis. For the possible medicinal usage of gobbi, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Gobbi [గొబ్బి] in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Barleria cristata var. albida Haines from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Gobbi in India is the name of a plant defined with Crossandra infundibuliformis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Justicia infundibuliformis L. (among others).

2) Gobbi is also identified with Hygrophila auriculata It has the synonym Asteracantha longifolia Nees (etc.).

3) Gobbi is also identified with Hygrophila schulli It has the synonym Barleria auriculata Schumach. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Beskr. Guin. Pl. (1827)
· Kew Bulletin (1962)
· Kew Bulletin (1996)
· Cytologia (1983)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Centuria II. Plantarum (1759)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Gobbi, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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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.

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