Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kalnaru [ಕಲ್ನಾರು] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Agave americana L. from the Asparagaceae (Asparagus) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kalnaru, 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) Kalnaru in India is the name of a plant defined with Agave americana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Agave rasconensis Trel. (among others).

2) Kalnaru is also identified with Agave cantala It has the synonym Agave rumphii Jacobi (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Taxon (1982)
· Phytochemistry (1990)
· Phytochemistry (4187)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Index Pl. Succ. Hort. Dyck.: (1829)
· The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture (1914)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kalnaru, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.

context information

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 corpus

Kalnāru (ಕಲ್ನಾರು):—

1) [noun] the plant Agave americana of Agavaceae family; demon aloe.

2) [noun] fibre made out of that plant.

3) [noun] any of several grayish amphiboles or similar minerals that separate into long, threadlike fibers, used for making fireproof materials, electrical insulations, roofing sheets, etc.; asbestos.

context information

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)

Ends with: Kadakalnaru, Kadukalnaru.

Relevant text

No search results for Kalnaru, Kalnāru; (plurals include: Kalnarus, Kalnārus) in any book or story.