Benda-kaya: 1 definition
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Benda-kaya 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) Benda-kaya in India is the name of a plant defined with Abelmoschus esculentus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Roxb., nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Benda-kaya is also identified with Hibiscus esculentus It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Roxb., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· New Botanist (1976)
· Santeria Yoruba. (1995)
· Ewé: the use of plants in Yoruba society. (1995)
· Flora de Veracruz (1992)
· Ueber einige künstliche Geschlechter aus der Malvenfamilie (1787)
· Notulae ad Plantas Asiaticas (1854)
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