Nanduru: 1 definition
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Nanduru 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) Nanduru in Okinawa is the name of a plant defined with Commelina benghalensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Commelina prostrata Regel (among others).
2) Nanduru is also identified with Commelina diffusa It has the synonym Ovidia gracilis (Ruiz & Pav.) Raf. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Botanical Magazine (3047)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Omnium Hucusque Cognitarum (1843)
· Novorum Actorum Academia Caesareae LeopoldinaeCarolinae Germanicae Naturae Curiosorum (1843)
· Guihaia (1994)
· Acta Bot. Indica (1975)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nanduru, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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.
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The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
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