Mestapat: 1 definition
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Mestapat 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) Mestapat 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 Ketmia glandulosa Moench (among others).
2) Mestapat is also identified with Hibiscus nigrocaulis It has the synonym Hibiscus cordofanus Turcz. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annuaire du Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de Genève (1901)
· Annuaire du Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de Genève (1900)
· Bot. Journal of the Linnean Society (1998)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Bulletin of the Natural History Museum, London (Botany) (1999)
· Supplementum ad Methodum Plantas (1802)
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