Pith plant: 1 definition
Introduction:
Pith plant 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) Pith plant in English is the name of a plant defined with Aeschynomene afraspera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hedysarum lagenarium (Lour.) Roxb. (among others).
2) Pith plant is also identified with Aeschynomene aspera It has the synonym Hedysarum asperum Poir. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de l’État (1954)
· Verh. Bat. Gen. (1790)
· Taxon (1982)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1805)
· Cytologia (1989)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pith plant, for example side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, 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)
Partial matches: Plant, Pith, Peeth.
Ends with: Sola pith plant.
Full-text: Sola pith plant.
Relevant text
No search results for Pith plant; (plurals include: Pith plants) in any book or story.