Viruvu: 1 definition
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Viruvu 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) Viruvu in India is the name of a plant defined with Cordia dichotoma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Varronia sinensis Lour. (among others).
2) Viruvu is also identified with Cordia myxa It has the synonym Gerascanthus myxus (L.) Borhidi (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1992)
· Genera Plantarum (1839)
· The Vegetable Kingdom (1846)
· Phytographia (1794)
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences. Plant Sciences (1990)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1818)
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