Hibiscus: 1 definition
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Hibiscus 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) Hibiscus in English is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus calyphyllus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus calyphyllus var. grandiflorus De Wild. (among others).
2) Hibiscus is also identified with Hibiscus moscheutos.
3) Hibiscus is also identified with Hibiscus palustris It has the synonym Hibiscus moscheutos subsp. palustris (L.) R.T. Clausen.
4) Hibiscus is also identified with Hibiscus rosa-sinensis It has the synonym Hibiscus fulgens hort. (etc.).
5) Hibiscus is also identified with Hibiscus sabdariffa It has the synonym Hibiscus sabdariffa var. albus A. Howard & G. Howard (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1982)
· Diego Bergano,
· Acta Botanica Austro Sinica (1989)
· Journal of Agriculture & Food Chemistry (1986)
· Blumea (1966)
· Ind. J. Exp. Biol.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Hibiscus, for example chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+14): Hibiscus acetosella, Hibiscus articulatus, Hibiscus asper, Hibiscus boryanus, Hibiscus calyphyllus, Hibiscus cannabinus, Hibiscus esculentus, Hibiscus ferrugineus, Hibiscus fuscus, Hibiscus hirtus, Hibiscus hispidissimus, Hibiscus lobatus, Hibiscus lunarifolius, Hibiscus malacospermus, Hibiscus mechowii, Hibiscus meeusei, Hibiscus moscheutos, Hibiscus mutabilis, Hibiscus nigrocaulis, Hibiscus noldeae.
Ends with (+2): Beach hibiscus, Bladder hibiscus, Chinese hibiscus, Coral hibiscus, Cranberry hibiscus, Double hibiscus, Double rose hibiscus, Edible hibiscus, Fringed hibiscus, Garden hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Hempleaves hibiscus, Japanese hibiscus, Kenaf hibiscus, Lagoon hibiscus, Linden hibiscus, Pondoland hibiscus, Red-leaved hibiscus, Sea hibiscus, Syrian hibiscus.
Full-text (+1535): Suryamani, Kshiprapakin, Sthalapadma, Kempupumdrike, Aticara, Pundariyaka, Holadapumdrike, Erragonkaya, Dashala, Polechi, Pundibija, Chukiar, Kalakasturi, Arkapushpi, Raktapinda, Neladavare, Sthalaravinda, Puliccai, Macika, Chinnapattri.
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Search found 18 books and stories containing Hibiscus; (plurals include: Hibiscuses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
The Red Kasiṇa < [Chapter V - The Remaining Kasiṇas (Sesa-kasiṇa-niddesa)]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 260 < [Chapter 7 - Doctrine of the Self (ātman, ‘soul’)]
Verse 564 < [Chapter 10 - The Examination of the First Category—‘Substance’]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 3: Personal description of of Ajita and Sagara < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Appendix 2.3: new and rare words < [Appendices]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Personal Hygiene < [Chapter 6]
Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
3. Śārṅgadharapaddhati in Kuntaka’s treatment < [Chapter 5 - Kuntaka’s Evaluation of some Stray Verses]
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 75 - Rama reaches the Lake Pampa < [Book 3 - Aranya-kanda]
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