Vankapas: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vankapas 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 DrugsVankapas [वनकपास] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Hibiscus vitifolius L. from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family having the following synonyms: Fioria vitifolia, Kosteletzkya vitifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of vankapas, 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)Vankapas in India is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus vitifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Kosteletzkya stellata Fernald (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1824)
· Annuaire du Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de Genève (1900)
· Bol. Ort. Bot. Palermo (1917)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Bulletin Mensuel de la Société Linnéenne de Paris (1885)
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vankapasmam.
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