Nilgiri: 2 definitions
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Nilgiri 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsNilgiri [ನೀಲಗೀರಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Corymbia citriodora from the Myrtaceae (Bottlebrush) family having the following synonyms: Eucalyptus citriodora. For the possible medicinal usage of nilgiri, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Nilgiri in India is the name of a plant defined with Eucalyptus camaldulensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Eucalyptus rostrata Schltdl., nom. illeg..
2) Nilgiri is also identified with Eucalyptus citriodora It has the synonym Eucalyptus maculata var. citriodora (Hook.) L.H. Bailey (etc.).
3) Nilgiri is also identified with Eucalyptus globulus It has the synonym Eucalyptus maidenii subsp. globulus (Labill.) J.B. Kirkp..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon
· Journal of Wuhan Botanical Research (1998)
· Journal de Botanique Société de Botanique de France (2004)
· Austral. Forest Res. (1979)
· Relation du Voyage à la Recherche de la Pérouse (1799)
· Linnaea (1847)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nilgiri, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nilgiri nettle, Nilgirianthus heyneanus.
Full-text: Badaga, Nilgiri nettle, Karikoramgu, Kapi, Kattuccanpakam, Kota, Pikkakkai, Kurumba, Pinari, Irulan, Mesha, Irula, Konkanar, Malaya, Chenguttuvan, Toda, Totar.
Relevant text
Search found 14 books and stories containing Nilgiri; (plurals include: Nilgiris). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
To Summarize < [March 1946]
Studies and Sketches – A Review < [January 1951]
B. P. Wadia: Patriot and Scholar < [October 1947]
The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 2 - Rivers and Mountains of Bhāratavarṣa < [Chapter 8 - Geographical data in the Matsyapurāṇa]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 94 - Thirumuruganpoondi or Tirumurukanpunti (Hymn 49) < [Volume 3.7 - Unto the last]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
Geographical Location (of Orissa) < [Chapter 2]
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