Kappukarni, Kappukarṇi: 3 definitions

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Kappukarni 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.

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[«previous next»] — Kappukarni in Biology glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kappukarni [ಕಪ್ಪುಕರ್ಣಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Eranthemum roseum (Vahl) R.Br. from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Ecbolium roseum, Amphiscopia rosea, Eranthemum roseum var. neesii. For the possible medicinal usage of kappukarni, 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.

Kappukarni [ಕಪ್ಪುಕರ್ಣಿ] in the Tulu language, ibid. previous identification.

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

Kappukarni in India is the name of a plant defined with Ecbolium viride in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

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

· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Hand-Book Fl. Ceylon
· Suppl. (1931)

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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.

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Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Kappukarni in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Kappukarṇi (ಕಪ್ಪುಕರ್ಣಿ):—[noun] the plant Ecbolium viride (= E. linneanum) of Acanthaceae family.

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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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