Cattiravan: 1 definition
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Cattiravan 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)Cattiravan in India is the name of a plant defined with Cleome gynandra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gymnogonia pentaphylla (L.) R. Br. ex Steud. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Bot. Indica (1975)
· Taxon (1980)
· Botanisches Magazin (1790)
· Travels Through North and South Carolina (1791)
· Flora Jamaicensis (1759)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
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