Basavanapadu: 1 definition
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Basavanapadu 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) Basavanapadu in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia purpurea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Caspareopsis purpurea (L.) Pittier (among others).
2) Basavanapadu is also identified with Clerodendrum infortunatum It has the synonym Clerodendrum calycinum Turcz. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annales Botanices Systematicae (1852)
· Linnaea (1841)
· Cat. Fl. Venez. (1945)
· Flora (1842)
· Plantae Junghuhnianae (1852)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
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