Kea: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kea 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)Kea in India is the name of a plant defined with Pandanus tectorius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pandanus laticanaliculatus Kaneh. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1990)
· Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden (1911)
· Der Naturforscher (1774)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1958)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kea, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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: Kead, Keaga, Keagi, Keai, Keala, Keara, Keathekkayya, Keathekkayyaa, Keava, Keaya.
Ends with: Kattikea, Mato kea, Pekea, Samkea, Samkea, Samkea.
Full-text: Mato kea, 'ohi'a kea, Ang kea dey.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Kea; (plurals include: Keas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms (by Fa-Hien)
Chapter XXI - The Three Predecessors Of Sakyamuni In The Buddhaship
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 3 - Country of Lan-mo (Ramagrama) < [Book VI - Four Countries]
Introduction (h): The Mission of Sung-Yun and Hwei-Sang (518 A.D.)
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)