Lonia: 1 definition

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Lonia 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) Lonia in India is the name of a plant defined with Portulaca oleracea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Portulaca consanguinea Schltdl. (among others).

2) Lonia is also identified with Portulaca quadrifida It has the synonym Illecebrum verticillatum Burm. f. (etc.).

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

· Taxon (1987)
· Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy (1993)
· Transactions of the Academy of Science of St. Louis (1902)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1999)
· Ann. Nutr. Metab. (2004)
· Histoire Physique, Politique et Naturelle de l’Ile de Cuba … Botanique—Plantes Vasculaires (1845)

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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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