Nangka: 1 definition
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Nangka 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) Nangka in Indonesia is the name of a plant defined with Artocarpus heterophyllus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artocarpus heterophylla Lam. (among others).
2) Nangka in Philippines is also identified with Artocarpus integra It has the synonym Artocarpus integrifolia L.f., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Characteres Generum Plantarum (1775)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1789)
· Interpr. Rumphius Herbarium Amboinenese (1917)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nangka, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nangka belanda, Nangka bilulang, Nangka bubur, Nangka kecil, Nangka salak, Nangka seberang.
Ends with: Kopi nangka, Malanangka.
Full-text: Nangka bubur, Kopi nangka, Nangka bilulang, Nangka seberang, Nangka belanda, Nangka salak, Nangka kecil.
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