Shi-ran: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shi-ran 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)Shi-ran in Japan is the name of a plant defined with Bletilla striata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calanthe gebina (Lindl.) Lindl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Harvard Papers in Botany (1998)
· Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo (1953)
· Kromosomo (2301)
· Flora Telluriana (1836)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1929)
· Systema Vegetabilium. (1784)
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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)
Ends with: Koto-shi-ran, Murasaki-kunshi-ran, Yakushima-hime-ari-doshi-ran.
Full-text: Koto-shi-ran.
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