Champeya, Chāmpeya: 1 definition
Introduction:
Champeya 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.
Ambiguity: Although Champeya has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Campeya. It further has the optional forms Chāmpeya and Chāṃpeya.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Champeya in India is the name of a plant defined with Michelia champaca in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sampacca suaveolens Kuntze (among others).
2) Champeya in Nepal is also identified with Mesua ferrea It has the synonym Calophyllum nagassarium Burm.f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· (Magnoliaceae) (1829)
· Nomenclator Botanicus. (1841)
· Mant. Pl. (1767)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
· Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine (1880)
· Ill. Ind. Bot. (1831)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Champeya, for example side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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)
Starts with: Champeyaka.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Champeya, Chāmpeya, Chāṃpeya; (plurals include: Champeyas, Chāmpeyas, Chāṃpeyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
30. Michelia champaca, Linn. < [Magnoliaceae (magnolia family)]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section IV < [Anusasanika Parva]