Katanda: 1 definition
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Katanda 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) Katanda in Philippine Islands is the name of a plant defined with Crotalaria quinquefolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Crotalaria heterophylla L.f..
2) Katanda in Philippines is also identified with Chamaecrista mimosoides It has the synonym Cassia angustissima Lam. (etc.).
3) Katanda is also identified with Senna alata It has the synonym Cassia rumphiana (DC.) Bojer (etc.).
4) Katanda is also identified with Senna hirsuta It has the synonym Cassia tomentosa Wall. (etc.).
5) Katanda is also identified with Senna tora It has the synonym Cassia contorta Vogel (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· J. Arn. Arb. (1950)
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences (1982)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Journal of the Linnean Society Bot. (1889)
· Generis Cassiae Synopsis (1837)
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