King's crown: 1 definition
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King's crown 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) King's crown in English is the name of a plant defined with Jacobinia carnea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cyrtanthera pohliana Nees var. obtusior Nees (among others).
2) King's crown is also identified with Justicia carnea It has the synonym Jacobinia velutina Lindau (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Edwards’s Botanical Register
· Bulletin de l'Herbier Boissier (1895)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1847)
· Gentes Herb. (1923)
· The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening (1885)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1895)
If you are looking for specific details regarding King's crown, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, 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.
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The Imitative and Iterative Shakespeare I < [April 1970]