Vadhvardi: 1 definition
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Vadhvardi 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) Vadhvardi in India is the name of a plant defined with Ehretia laevis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ehretia laevis var. platyphylla Merr. (among others).
2) Vadhvardi is also identified with Gloriosa superba It has the synonym Methonica grandiflora Hook. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1796)
· Lingnan Science Journal (1935)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1985)
· Systema Vegetabilium, ed. 15 (1829)
· Inst. Rei Herb. (1766)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
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