Velvelikam: 1 definition
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Velvelikam 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) Velvelikam in India is the name of a plant defined with Daemia extensa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pergularia extensa (Jacq.) N.E. Br. (among others).
2) Velvelikam is also identified with Pergularia daemia It has the synonym Cynanchum extensum Jacq. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Naturae, ed. 12 (1767)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Flora AegyptiacoArabica (1775)
· Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society (1810)
· Botanisches Wörterbuch (1797)
· Flora Capensis (Harvey) (1908)
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