Gloriosa: 1 definition
Introduction:
Gloriosa 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)Gloriosa in English is the name of a plant defined with Gloriosa superba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Methonica platyphylla Klotzsch (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1965)
· Abh. Preuss. Akad. Wiss. (1891)
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1992)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1989)
· Cytologia (1990)
· Naturw. Reise Mossambique (1864)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gloriosa, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, 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: Gloriosa lily, Gloriosa superba.
Ends with: Yucca gloriosa.
Full-text (+242): Agnishikha, Langali, Langalika, Kalikari, Kalalavi, Shivashakti, Agnimukhi, Ulatchandal, Vishalya, Nakta, Akkinichilam, Gloriosa lily, Gloriosa superba, Kalihari, Indrapushpika, Garbhapatini, Langaliki, Khadyanag, Sungsang, Vanhivaktra.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Gloriosa; (plurals include: Gloriosas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 18.38 < [Chapter 18 - Moksha-sannyasa-yoga]
Tiruvācakam Part I (by Māṇikkavācakar)
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