Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Motia [मोतीया] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Camonea umbellata (L.) A.R.Simões & Staples from the Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) family having the following synonyms: Convolvulus umbellatus, Merremia umbellata, Ipomoea polyanthes. For the possible medicinal usage of motia, 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.

Motia [मोतिया] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Cymbopogon martini (Roxb.) W.Watson from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Andropogon martini, Cymbopogon motia, Gymnanthelia martini.

Motia [मोतीया] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Camonea umbellata (L.) A.R.Simões & Staples from the Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) family having the following synonyms: Convolvulus umbellatus, Merremia umbellata, Ipomoea polyanthes.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Motia in India is the name of a plant defined with Clerodendrum infortunatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Clerodendrum infortunatum Dennst., nom. illeg., non Clerodendrum infortunatum L. (among others).

2) Motia is also identified with Jasminum sambac It has the synonym Mogorium goaense Zuccagni (etc.).

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

· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Rev. Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1983)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1844)
· Glimpses of Cytogenetics in India (1992)
· Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. (1845)
· Hortus Kewensis (1789)

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

See also (Relevant definitions)

Full-text: Kanchi, Rohisha, Rohisah, Makora, Roshsagavath, Kusatan, Thalthing, Gandhej-ghas, Anchi-hullu, Dhyamakah, Kashy-gaddi, Gandhabel, Mirchagandh, Kachi-gaddi, Anche-hullu, Sambarappullu, Nimma-gaddi, Bu-sra-ni, Bu-sri-na, Rusha.

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