Nalitam, Ñāḷitam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Nalitam means something in biology, Tamil. 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) Nalitam in India is the name of a plant defined with Colocasia esculenta in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Zantedeschia virosa K. Koch (among others).
2) Nalitam is also identified with Ipomoea aquatica It has the synonym Convolvulus repens Vahl, nom. illeg., non Convolvulus repens L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1991)
· Gartenflora (1892)
· Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India (1976)
· Cytologia (1979)
· Acta Botanica Austro Sinica (1989)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1970)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nalitam, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.
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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