Kanako: 1 definition
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Kanako 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) Kanako in India is the name of a plant defined with Croton tiglium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oxydectes birmanica (Müll. Arg.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Kanako in Southern Africa is also identified with Harpagophytum procumbens It has the synonym Harpagophytum burchellii Decne. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Wuyi Science Journal (1982)
· Species Plantarum
· A Hand-book to the Flora of Ceylon (1931)
· Novorum Actorum Academiae Caesareae Leopoldinae-Carolinae Naturae Curiosorum (1843)
· FBI (1887)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kanako champa, Kanako-balo, Kanakoca, Kanakodara, Kanakodari, Kanakodbhava, Kanakojjvala, Kanakonda, Kanakondi, Kanakopara, Kanakora, Kanakoranem, Kanakotekayi, Kanakottama.
Full-text: Kanako champa.
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