Cheng tong: 1 definition
Introduction:
Cheng tong 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)Cheng tong in China is the name of a plant defined with Clerodendrum japonicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Verbenaceae Malayan Archip. (1919)
· Phytologia (1986)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1840)
· Memoirs of the Science Society of China (1932)
· Verhandelingen van het bataviaasch genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen (1830)
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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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Partial matches: Tong.
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