Skyflower: 1 definition
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Skyflower 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) Skyflower in English is the name of a plant defined with Duranta erecta in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ellisia acuta L. (among others).
2) Skyflower is also identified with Thunbergia grandiflora It has the synonym Flemingia grandiflora Roxb. ex Rottler, nom. illeg. superfl . (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· J. Agric. Sci. (Tokyo) (1962)
· Hortus Kewensis (1812)
· Phytologia (1973)
· Journal of Palynology (1981)
· Baileya (1989)
· FBI (1884)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Skyflower, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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)
Ends with: Blue skyflower, Creeping skyflower.
Full-text: Creeping skyflower, Blue skyflower.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Skyflower; (plurals include: Skyflowers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
Verse 2.15 < [Book 2 - Brahmavallī]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter LXXXII - Investigation into the nature of the sensuous mind < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]