West indian jasmine: 1 definition
Introduction:
West indian jasmine 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) West indian jasmine in English is the name of a plant defined with Plumeria alba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Plumeria alba A. DC. (among others).
2) West indian jasmine is also identified with Plumeria rubra It has the synonym Plumeria bicolor Ruiz & Pav. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1938)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· Hortus Kewensis (1811)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1844)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding West indian jasmine, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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 West indian jasmine; (plurals include: West indian jasmines) in any book or story.