Peddapala: 1 definition
Introduction:
Peddapala 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) Peddapala in India is the name of a plant defined with Gisekia pharnaceoides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pharnaceum occultum Forsk.) (Latin pharnacion or pharnaceon, ii was applied by Plinius to a plant, a species of panax, so named after Pharnaces, the name of two kings of Pontus (among others).
2) Peddapala is also identified with Wrightia arborea It has the synonym Nerium tomentosum (Roem. & Schult.) Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Vegetabilium, ed. 15 (1819)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1837)
· Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind.
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
· Fam. Gen. Fl. Pl. (1993)
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1996)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Peddapala, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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)
Relevant text
No search results for Peddapala; (plurals include: Peddapalas) in any book or story.