Lobiya, Lobiyā: 3 definitions

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Lobiya means something in Hindi, 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 Drugs

Lobiya [लोबिया] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Vigna unguiculata (L.)Walp. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family. For the possible medicinal usage of lobiya, 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) Lobiya in India is the name of a plant defined with Lablab purpureus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dolichos albus Lour. (among others).

2) Lobiya is also identified with Vigna unguiculata It has the synonym Dolichos sinensis L. (etc.).

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

· Vorlesungen der Churpfälzischen physicalisch-öconomischen Gesellschaft (1787)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· American Journal of Botany (1980)
· Kew Bulletin (1970)
· Repertorium Botanices Systematicae (1843)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)

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

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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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Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Lobiyā (लोबिया):—(nm) a kind of bean used for vegetable, cow pea.

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