Kulakayam, Kulakāyam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kulakayam 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kulakayam in India is the name of a plant defined with Artabotrys hexapetalus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Uvaria odoratissima Roxburgh (among others).
2) Kulakayam is also identified with Elytraria nodosa It has the synonym Tubiflora acaulis Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien Nachtr. (1897)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1958)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Histoire des Plantes (1868)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1912)
· Botanical Register (1819)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kulakayam, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, 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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