Pappanpuntu: 1 definition
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Pappanpuntu 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) Pappanpuntu in India is the name of a plant defined with Oldenlandia corymbosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gerontogea biflora (Lam.) Cham. & Schltdl. (among others).
2) Pappanpuntu is also identified with Oldenlandia herbacea It has the synonym Hedyotis linearis Steud. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Rubiales. Flora of Trinidad and Tobago (1928)
· Plantarum Minus Cognitarum Pugillus (1815)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1985)
· Fl. Trop. E. Africa, Rubiaceae (1976)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1830)
· Taxon (1995)
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Starts with: Pappan-puntu.
Ends with: Pappan-puntu.
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