Kattakara: 2 definitions
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Kattakara 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKattakara in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Elaeocarpus variabilis Zmarzty from the Elaeocarpaceae (Rudraksh) family having the following synonyms: Elaeocarpus glandulosus, Elaeocarpus oblongus. For the possible medicinal usage of kattakara, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kattakara in India is the name of a plant defined with Elaeocarpus oblongus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Elaeocarpus malabaricus (Gaertn.) Oken (among others).
2) Kattakara is also identified with Elaeocarpus angustifolius It has the synonym Ganitrus sphaerica Gaertn. (etc.).
3) Kattakara in Nigeria is also identified with Combretum glutinosum It has the synonym Combretum glutinosum Perr. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1828)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1831)
· Das Pflanzenreich (1895)
· Economic Botany (2001)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1999)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kattakara, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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.
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