Lokundi: 2 definitions
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Lokundi 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.
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsLokundi in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Memecylon randerianum S.M.Almeida & M.R.Almeida from the Melastomataceae (Melastome) family having the following synonyms: Memecylon malabaricum Cogn.. For the possible medicinal usage of lokundi, 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)Lokundi in India is the name of a plant defined with Memecylon malabaricum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Memecylon randerianum S.M. Almeida & M.R. Almeida (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1988)
· Allgemeine Medizinisch-Pharmazeutische Flora
· Monogr. Phan. (1891)
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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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