Kekatiya: 1 definition
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Kekatiya 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) Kekatiya in Sri Lanka is the name of a plant defined with Aponogeton natans in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Spathium monostachyum (L.f.) Edgew. (among others).
2) Kekatiya is also identified with Potamogeton nodosus It has the synonym Spirillus lonchites (Tuck.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. (1916)
· Encycl. (1820)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1999)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië. (1825)
· Flora Javae (1828)
· London Journal of Botany (1844)
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