Nilufar: 1 definition
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Nilufar 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) Nilufar in India is the name of a plant defined with Nymphaea lotus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Castalia mystica Salisb. (among others).
2) Nilufar is also identified with Nymphaea rubra It has the synonym Nymphaea rubra Roxb. ex Salisb..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Mem. N.Y. Bot. Gard. (1953)
· Cytologia (1980)
· Nymphaea lotus
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
· Trans. Roy. Soc. S. Afr. (1916)
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