Kattuppuliccai, Kāṭṭuppuḷiccai: 2 definitions

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Kattuppuliccai 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kattuppuliccai in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Hibiscus surattensis from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family having the following synonyms: Furcaria surattensis. For the possible medicinal usage of kattuppuliccai, 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) Kattuppuliccai in India is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus cannabinus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abelmoschus verrucosus (Guill. & Perr.) Walp. (among others).

2) Kattuppuliccai is also identified with Hibiscus surattensis It has the synonym Abelmoschus rostellatus Walp. (etc.).

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

· Bot. Journal of the Linnean Society (1998)
· Supplementum ad Methodum Plantas (1802)
· Botanical Register (1825)
· A Botanical Materia Medica (1812)
· Ueber einige künstliche Geschlechter aus der Malvenfamilie, denn der Klasse der Monadelphien. (1787)
· Vistas in Cytogenetics (1989)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kattuppuliccai, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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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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