Tunavu, Tuṇavu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Tunavu means something in biology, Tamil. 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) Tunavu in India is the name of a plant defined with Gyrocarpus americanus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gyrocarpus asiaticus Willd..
2) Tunavu is also identified with Morinda citrifolia It has the synonym Psychotria chrysorhiza Thonn. (etc.).
3) Tunavu is also identified with Morinda coreia It has the synonym Morinda tinctoria Roxb. (etc.).
4) Tunavu is also identified with Morinda umbellata It has the synonym Morinda umbellata Labill. ex Baill. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1824)
· Nat. S. Pac. Exped. (1949)
· Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia (1763)
· Flora of the British India (1880)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1980)
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tunavu, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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)
Relevant text
No search results for Tunavu, Tuṇavu; (plurals include: Tunavus, Tuṇavus) in any book or story.