Molugu: 1 definition

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Molugu 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) Molugu in India is the name of a plant defined with Morinda citrifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Platanocephalus orientalis Crantz (among others).

2) Molugu is also identified with Morinda coreia It has the synonym Morinda coreia var. tomentosa (Hook.f.) R.R. Fernandez (etc.).

3) Molugu is also identified with Morinda umbellata It has the synonym Guttenbergia umbellata (L.) Zoll. & Moritzi (etc.).

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

· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1984)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Phytochemistry (2002)
· Trees Mumbai (1999)
· Essay Pl. Burdek: (1860)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1985)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Molugu, for example side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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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