Cataikkonku, Caṭaikkōṅku: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cataikkonku 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)Cataikkonku in India is the name of a plant defined with Cochlospermum religiosum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Maximilianea gossypium (L.) Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Naturae, ed. 12 (1767)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1931)
· Nova Genera ac Species Plantarum (Martius) (1824)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Taxon (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cataikkonku, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconCaṭaikkōṅku (சடைக்கோங்கு) [caṭai-kōṅku] noun < idem. +. A species of common caung; மஞ்சட்கோங்கு. (சித். அக.) [manchadkongu. (sith. aga.)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Komku, Catai.
Starts with: Cataikkonkumaram.
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