Kakra: 3 definitions

Introduction
Biology
Languages
1. Kannada
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Introduction:

Kakra 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)

Kakra in the Kashmiri language is the name of a plant identified with Aesculus indica from the Sapindaceae (Soapberry) family having the following synonyms: Pavia indica. For the possible medicinal usage of kakra, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Kakra in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Pistacia chinensis ssp. Integerrima Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima (J.L.Stewart) Rech.f. from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family having the following synonyms: Pistacia integerrima, Rhus integerrima.

Kakra in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

Kakra in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kakra in India is the name of a plant defined with Pavetta indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ixora pavetta Andrews (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1986)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1832)
· Cytologia (1988)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1988)
· Hortus Bengalensis, or ‘a Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta’ (1814)
· Species Plantarum (1753)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kakra, for example side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

context information

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

Kannada-English dictionary

Kakra (ಕಕ್ರ):—

1) [noun] a small crane (Anthropoides virgo) of Africa and Asia, demoiselle.

2) [noun] the printed partridge Francolinus pictus.

3) [noun] the bird Perdix oculea.

4) [noun] the red-billed quail, Coturnix erythrohyncha.

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Search found 8 books and stories containing Kakra; (plurals include: Kakras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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