Chitu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chitu 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChitu [चितु] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Clerodendrum infortunatum L. from the Verbenaceae (Verbena) family having the following synonyms: Clerodendrum viscosum, Clerodendrum calycinum. For the possible medicinal usage of chitu, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Chitu [चितु] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Galium asperifolium Wall. from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chitu in Nepal is the name of a plant defined with Plumbago zeylanica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Plumbago scandens L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Southern Africa (1963)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora of Tropical East Africa, Plumbaginaceae (1976)
· Fontqueria (1987)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
· Taxon (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chitu, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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: Chitundambuga, Chitunde, Chitungulu, Chitunguru, Chitununu, Chitur, Chitushing.
Ends with: Ban-chitu, Hachitu.
Full-text: Ban-chitu.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Chitu; (plurals include: Chitus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 1 - Country of Shi-lo-fu-shi-ti (Shravasti) < [Book VI - Four Countries]