Kangkong: 1 definition
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Kangkong 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) Kangkong in Brunei is the name of a plant defined with Ipomoea aquatica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Convolvulus reptans L. (among others).
2) Kangkong in Malay Peninsula is also identified with Ipomoea littoralis It has the synonym Convolvulus stolonifer Cirillo, nom. illeg. superfl. (etc.).
3) Kangkong in Philippines is also identified with Ipomoea reptans It has the synonym Convolvulus repens Vahl, nom. illeg., non Convolvulus repens L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Tableau Encyclopédique et Méthodique… Botanique (1793)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Systema Naturae ed. 13 (1791)
· Taiwania (1994)
· Svensk Botanisk Tidskrift (1929)
· Cytologia (1992)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kangkong, for example chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kangkong air, Kangkong bulu, Kangkong pasir.
Ends with: Akangkong, Yayod-no-kangkong.
Full-text: Kangkong bulu, Kangkong air, Yayod-no-kangkong, Kangkong pasir.
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