Shellflower: 1 definition
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Shellflower 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) Shellflower in English is the name of a plant defined with Alpinia zerumbet in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Languas schumanniana Sasaki (among others).
2) Shellflower is also identified with Chelone glabra It has the synonym Chelone glabra var. elongata Pennell & Wherry (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mant. (1822)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique (1841)
· Gard. Bull. Singapore (1950)
· Asiatic Researches (1810)
· Autikon Botanikon (1840)
· Flora of the Southeastern United States, ed. 2
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Ends with: Small shellflower.
Full-text: Small shellflower.
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