Makapala: 1 definition
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Makapala 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) Makapala in India is the name of a plant defined with Citrullus colocynthis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cucumis colocynthis L. (among others).
2) Makapala is also identified with Pavonia odorata It has the synonym Hibiscus oligosandrus Buch-Ham. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Garcia Orta, Sér. Bot. (1976)
· Species Plantarum
· Monadelphiae Classis Dissertationes Decem (1786)
· Index Seminum [Goettingen] (1833)
· Linnaea (1838)
· Oesterreichische Botanische Zeitschrift (1863)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Makapala, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Makapalai, Makapalam.
Ends with: Armakapala, Pashcimakapala.
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