Mangrove: 1 definition
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Mangrove 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) Mangrove in English is the name of a plant defined with Avicennia germinans in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hilairanthus nitidus (Jacq.) Tiegh. (among others).
2) Mangrove is also identified with Avicennia marina It has the synonym Avicennia officinalis auct., sensu Baker, non L. (etc.).
3) Mangrove is also identified with Avicennia officinalis It has the synonym Avicennia tomentosa Schauer, nom. illeg. (etc.).
4) Mangrove is also identified with Rhizophora mangle It has the synonym Rhizophora americana Nutt. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Veracruz. (1980)
· Kew Bulletin (1958)
· Hortus Malabaricus
· Mangroves and Salt Marshes (1998)
· Enumeratio Systematica Plantarum (1760)
· Journal de Botanique (Morot) (1898)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mangrove, for example extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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: Mangrove anona, Mangrove apple, Mangrove palm, Mangrove vine.
Ends with (+15): American mangrove, Black mangrove, Blind-your-eye mangrove, Blindyour-eyes mangrove, Brack-water mangrove, Burma mangrove, Cannonball mangrove, Cedar mangrove, Cigar mangrove, Crabapple mangrove, Four-petaled mangrove, Freshwater mangrove, Gorilla mangrove, Grey mangrove, Holly-leaf mangrove, Holly-leaved mangrove, Indian mangrove, Large-fruited orange mangrove, Long-fruited red mangrove, Looking glass mangrove.
Full-text (+123): Kamdale, Kamdal, Poison mangrove, Mangrove anona, Spiny mangrove, Blindyour-eyes mangrove, Mangrove apple, Cannonball mangrove, Mangrove palm, American mangrove, Holly-leaved mangrove, Indian mangrove, Yamstick mangrove, White-flowered pornupan mangrove, Salt water mangrove, Blind-your-eye mangrove, River mangrove, Cigar mangrove, Four-petaled mangrove, Cedar mangrove.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Mangrove; (plurals include: Mangroves). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Topography, Geography and Geology of the Region (Tondaimandalam) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 30 - The therapeutics of Gynecic Disorders (yoni-vyapad-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]