Hansraj: 1 definition
Introduction:
Hansraj 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) Hansraj in India is the name of a plant defined with Adiantum capillus-veneris in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Hansraj is also identified with Adiantum caudatum It has the synonym Adiantum lyratum Blanco (etc.).
3) Hansraj is also identified with Adiantum edgeworthii It has the synonym Adiantum spencerianum Copel. (etc.).
4) Hansraj is also identified with Adiantum incisum It has the synonym Adiantum caudatum var. angustilobatum Bonap. (etc.).
5) Hansraj is also identified with Adiantum lunulatum It has the synonym Adiantum lunatum Cav. (etc.).
6) Hansraj is also identified with Adiantum philippense It has the synonym Adiantum lunulatum Burm. f. (etc.).
7) Hansraj is also identified with Adiantum venustum It has the synonym Adiantum venustum H. Christ (etc.).
8) Hansraj is also identified with Cheilanthes farinosa It has the synonym Aleuritopteris mexicana Fée (etc.).
9) Hansraj is also identified with Didymochlaena truncatula It has the synonym Adiantum philippense L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Philippine Journal of Science (1906)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1768)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1980)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1996)
· Nat. Hist. (1783)
· Species Filicum (1851)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Hansraj naya, Hansraj raj.
Ends with: Chhota hansraj, Kalo hansraj, Lotan hansraj.
Full-text: Lotan hansraj, Chhota hansraj, Kalo hansraj, Hansraj naya, Hansraj raj.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Hansraj; (plurals include: Hansrajs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 6 - Natho Modhvadio (Around 1830) < [Part 2 - Sorathi Baharvatiya]