Kantal, Kaṇṭal, Kaṇṭāl, Kāṇṭal, Kāntal, Kāntaḷ: 2 definitions
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Kantal means something in biology, Tamil. 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKantal [கண்டல்] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Rhizophora mucronata Lam. from the Rhizophoraceae (Burma Mangrove) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kantal, 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.
Kantal [കണ്ടല്] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Bruguiera gymnorhiza (L.) Lam. from the Rhizophoraceae (Burma Mangrove) family having the following synonyms: Bruguiera capensis, Bruguiera conjugata, Bruguiera wightii.
Kantal [ക്കണ്ടല്] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Kandelia candel (L.) Druce from the Rhizophoraceae (Burma Mangrove) family having the following synonyms: Kandelia rheedei, Rhizophora candel.
Kantal [கண்டல்] in the Tamil language, ibid. previous identification.
Kantal [കണ്ടല്] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Ceriops tagal (Perr.) C. B. Robinson from the Rhizophoraceae (Burma Mangrove) family.
Kantal in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Rhizophora apiculata Blume from the Rhizophoraceae (Burma Mangrove) family.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kantal in India is the name of a plant defined with Artocarpus heterophyllus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artocarpus philippensis Lam. (among others).
2) Kantal is also identified with Avicennia officinalis It has the synonym Avicennia germinans (L.) L. (etc.).
3) Kantal is also identified with Bentinckia condapanna It has the synonym Bentickia coddapanna Berry.
4) Kantal is also identified with Bruguiera gymnorhiza It has the synonym Rhizophora tinctoria Blanco (etc.).
5) Kantal is also identified with Rhizophora apiculata It has the synonym Rhizophora candelaria J. Macrae ex Blume (etc.).
6) Kantal is also identified with Rhizophora mucronata It has the synonym Mangium candelarium Rumphius (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Transactions of the Medical and Physical Society of Calcutta (1836)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1828)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 3 (1764)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1798)
· Not. Pl. Asiat. (1854)
· Journal de Botanique (Morot) (1898)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kantal, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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 (+11): Kamtalagi, Kamtale, Kamtaleyettu, Kamtali, Kamtalisu, Kantala, Kantalaka, Kantalakhora, Kantalala, Kantalam, Kantalanem, Kantalankay, Kantalauha, Kantalavana, Kantalaverutu, Kantalem, Kantali champa, Kantalika, Kantalikam, Kantalipa.
Ends with (+10): Aanakkantal, Anakkantal, Bish kantal, Cenkantal, Chakkara-kantal, Chenkantal, Cheru-kantal, Chullikkantal, Eluttanikkantal, Iratturakkantal, Kankantal, Karikkantal, Karunkantal, Katakkantal, Kurutikkantal, Manatakkantal, Mannakkantal, Mokantal, Olaikkantal, Panaccikantal.
Full-text: Bish kantal, Vayirrukkantal, Karunkantal, Peykkantal, Kurutikkantal, Kankantal, Kantalkulam, Cenkantal, Olaikkantal, Manatakkantal, Tuvar-k-kantal, Chakkara-kantal, Pey-k-kantal, Pu-k-kantal, Avan-arivu-tan-kantalvina, Cheru-kantal, Iratturakkantal, Karikkantal, Tutuppu, Vina.
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