Attikkani, Attikkaṉi, Āttikkaṉi: 1 definition
Introduction:
Attikkani means something in biology, Tamil. 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) Attikkani in India is the name of a plant defined with Alocasia macrorrhizos in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Arum rapiforme Roxb. (among others).
2) Attikkani is also identified with Eclipta prostrata It has the synonym Sabazia humilis (Kunth) Cass. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Revista Brasileira de Genética (1986)
· Description des Plantes Nouvelles … Jardin de J.M. Cels (1801)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1978)
· Genera Nova Madagascariensia (1806)
· Botanische Zeitung. Berlin (1866)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Attikkani, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, 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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