Iriki: 2 definitions
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Iriki 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 DrugsIriki in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Cordia macleodii (Griff.) Hook.f. & Thomson from the Boraginaceae (Forget-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Hemigymnia macleodii, Lithocardium macleodii, Gerascanthus macleodii. For the possible medicinal usage of iriki, 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)1) Iriki in India is the name of a plant defined with Cordia dichotoma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Varronia sinensis Lour. (among others).
2) Iriki is also identified with Cordia macleodii It has the synonym Gerascanthus macleodii (Hook.f. & Thomson) Borhidi (etc.).
3) Iriki is also identified with Cordia myxa It has the synonym Gerascanthus myxus (L.) Borhidi (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Botanica Hungarica (1988)
· Taxon (1992)
· Calcutta Journal of Natural History and Miscellany of the Arts and Sciences in India (1843)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1891)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Iriki, for example health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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: Irikisu.
Ends with: Bankiriki, Biri, Chinnairiki, Jiriki, Piriki, Siriki, Vekuviriki, Viriki.
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