Jarak keling: 1 definition
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Jarak keling 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) Jarak keling in Malaysia is the name of a plant defined with Jatropha curcas in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ricinus americanus Mill. (among others).
2) Jarak keling is also identified with Jatropha gossypiifolia It has the synonym Adenoropium gossypiifolium Pohl (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· International Journal of Dermatology (2007)
· Familles des Plantes
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1844)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Cytologia (1999)
· Hort. Reg. Monac. (1829)
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Partial matches: Jarak.
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