Marthu-araung: 1 definition
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Marthu-araung 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) Marthu-araung in India is the name of a plant defined with Croton joufra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oxydectes persimilis (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Marthu-araung is also identified with Croton persimilis It has the synonym Oxydectes oblongifolia Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1832)
· Linnaea (1865)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1942)
· Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India (1962)
· The Family Euphorbiaceae in India. (2007)
· World Checklist and Bibliography of Euphorbiaceae. (2000)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Araung.
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