Lobia: 2 definitions

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Lobia 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 Drugs

Lobia [लोबिया] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Phaseolus lunatus L. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Phaseolus rosei, Phaseolus viridis, Phaseolus limensis. For the possible medicinal usage of lobia, 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.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Lobia in India is the name of a plant defined with Lablab purpureus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vigna aristata Piper (among others).

2) Lobia is also identified with Phaseolus lunatus It has the synonym Dolichos tonkinensis Bui-QuangChieu (etc.).

3) Lobia is also identified with Phaseolus vulgaris It has the synonym Phaseolus compessus DC. (etc.).

4) Lobia is also identified with Vigna unguiculata It has the synonym Dolichos catjang Burm. f. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Über Befruchtungsverhältnisse bei Hülsenfrüchten (1898)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5595)
· Cytologia (1982)
· The Flora of Jamaica (1837)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Cytologia (1991)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Lobia, for example health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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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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