Indian banyan: 1 definition
Introduction:
Indian banyan 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)Indian banyan in English is the name of a plant defined with Ficus benghalensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ficus cotoneaefolia Vahl (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi (1867)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1987)
· Bot. Mat. Med. (1812)
· Enumeratio plantarum (1805)
· Species Plantarum
If you are looking for specific details regarding Indian banyan, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, 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)
Partial matches: Indian, Banyan.
Full-text: Shakhashipha, Nyagrodha, Cakreshvari, Gomukha, Rishabhanatha.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Indian banyan; (plurals include: Indian banyans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Depiction of Flora < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Iconography of Jain Gods and Goddess < [Chapter 6]