Barringtonia: 1 definition
Introduction:
Barringtonia 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) Barringtonia in English is the name of a plant defined with Barringtonia racemosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Butonica terrestris Miers (among others).
2) Barringtonia in Hawaii is also identified with Barringtonia asiatica It has the synonym Butonica rumphiana Miers (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Kagoshima University Research Center for the Pacific Islands, Occasional Papers (2001)
· Characteres Generum Plantarum (1775)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London, Bot. (1875)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London, Botany (1875)
· Preliminary Report on the Forest and other Vegetation of Pegu (1875)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Barringtonia, for example extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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: Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia scortechinii.
Ends with: Stream barringtonia.
Full-text (+327): Nicula, Samudraphala, Hijjala, Raktamanjara, Naicula, Ijjala, Samstaravati, Isuvaradaru, Nivar, Ijjul, Dirghapattraka, Samstravadi, Adala, Katampu, Barringtonia macrostachya, Ambuja, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Picula, Chick, Putat gajah.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Barringtonia; (plurals include: Barringtonias). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 6 - The Week at Mucalinda Lake (Mucalinda Sattāha) < [Chapter 8 - The Buddha’s stay at the Seven Places]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 9 - The Glory of Various Tīrthas < [Section 8 - Ayodhyā-māhātmya]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter IV - Mañjarī-jātaka < [Volume II]
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