Pacalai, Pacaḷai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Pacalai 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) Pacalai in India is the name of a plant defined with Abrus precatorius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abrus minor Desv. (among others).
2) Pacalai is also identified with Carica papaya It has the synonym Vasconcellea peltata A. DC. (etc.).
3) Pacalai is also identified with Chenopodium album It has the synonym Botrys alba (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
4) Pacalai is also identified with Chenopodium hederiforme It has the synonym Atriplex alba Crantz (etc.).
5) Pacalai is also identified with Chenopodium olukondae It has the synonym Chenopodium album L. (etc.).
6) Pacalai is also identified with Portulaca oleracea It has the synonym Portulaca oleracea L. subsp. sylvestris (DC.) Thell. (etc.).
7) Pacalai is also identified with Portulaca quadrifida It has the synonym Illecebrum verticillatum Burm. f. (etc.).
8) Pacalai is also identified with Spinacia oleracea It has the synonym Atriplex griffithii var. stocksii (Boiss.) Boiss. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Zeitung. Berlin (1853)
· Annales Botanici Fennici (1977)
· Boston journal of Natural History (1850)
· Nova Acta Regiae Societatis Scientiarum Upsaliensis (1815)
· Israel Journal of Botany (1978)
· Ludoviciana (2000)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pacalai, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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: Pacalaikkal, Pacalaikkatai, Pacalaiman, Pacalaimaram.
Ends with: Cempacalai, Cevappuppacalai, Cirpacalai, Cirupacalai, Civappanapacalai, Civappukkotippacalai, Civappuppacalai, Ilaippacalai, Kolippacalai, Koti-p-pacalai, Kotippacalai, Kottuppacalai, Kuttuppacalai, Narpacalai, Perumpacalai, Peyppacalai, Pupacalai, Putuppacalai, Valukkaippacalai, Vellaippacalai.
Full-text: Pacalaikkatai, Peyppacalai, Kotippacalai, Kuttuppacalai, Kolippacalai, Civappuppacalai, Pacalaiman, Perumpacalai, Kottuppacalai, Pacalaikkal, Vellaippacalai, Valukkaippacalai, Cirupacalai, Pacalaimaram, Putuppacalai, Civappukkotippacalai, Koti-p-pacalai.
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