Nilavila, Nilaviḷā: 1 definition
Introduction:
Nilavila 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) Nilavila in India is the name of a plant defined with Limonia acidissima in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Feronia elephantum Corr. (among others).
2) Nilavila is also identified with Limonia crenulata It has the synonym Hesperethusa crenulata M. Roem. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Lingnaam Agricultural Review (1924)
· Nat. Hist. (1774)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. (1846)
· Taxon (1980)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
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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)
Starts with: Nilavilantai, Nilavilatti.
Full-text: Nilavilatti, Aveli.
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