Kanra: 1 definition

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Kanra 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) Kanra in India is the name of a plant defined with Saccharum arundinaceum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Imperata exaltata (Roxb.) Brongn. (among others).

2) Kanra is also identified with Saccharum bengalense It has the synonym Erianthus munja (Roxb.) Jeswiet (etc.).

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

· Mantissa (1824)
· Journal of Yunnan Agricultural University (1997)
· Journal of Yunnan Agricultural University (1992)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (2003)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
· Öfversigt af Förhandlingar: Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademien (1855)

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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.

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