Hambukalli, Haṃbukaḷḷi, Hambukaḷḷi, Hambu-kalli, Hambu-kaḷḷi: 3 definitions
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Hambukalli 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 DrugsHambu-kalli in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Cynanchum acidum (Roxb.) Oken from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Sarcostemma acidum, Asclepias acida, Sarcostemma brevistigma. For the possible medicinal usage of hambu-kalli, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Hambukalli in India is the name of a plant defined with Sarcostemma acidum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Asclepias acida Roxburgh (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Asian J. Androl. (2002)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1895)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Contributions to the Botany of India (1834)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Ethnobotany (2001)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Hambukalli, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusHaṃbukaḷḷi (ಹಂಬುಕಳ್ಳಿ):—[noun] the creeper Sarcostemma acidum ( = S. brevistigma) of Asclepiadaceae family; sour creeper.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Hambu, Kalli.
Full-text: Hambu kalli, Hambuballi.
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