Pentapetes phoenicea: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Pentapetes phoenicea means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusThe plant “Pentapetes phoenicea” can be denoted by the Sanskrit term Bandhūka (and whose smell is said to resemble the odor of certain elephants), according to the 15th century Matangalila composed by Nilakantha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 8, “on marks of character”]: “11. Who has the odor of Pentapetes phoenicea [e.g., bandhūka], rice, sesame, keketaka-flowers (Pandanus odoratissimus), or mālatī (a jasmine), whose uvula is adorned (with spots), patient of pain, flesh-eating, fond of kind words, who even if angered is quickly appeased, he is (like) the Vaiśya (artisan) caste”.

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)Pentapetes phoenicea L. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Blattaria phoenicea (L.) Kuntze, Brotera phoenicea (L.) Cav..
References regarding Pentapetes phoenicea L. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Anales Hist. Nat. (1799)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)

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)
Full-text (+42): Bandhuka, Ragapushpa, Raktaka, Raktavarga, Suryabhakta, Bandhujiva, Bandhuli, Bandhula, Arkavallabha, Ragaprasava, Duphurephul, Dopahariya, Jal-dopaharia, Goji-ka, Wu shi hua, A las doce, Flores de las doce, Oshthapushpa, Araktapushpi, Ravinatha.
Relevant text
Search found 14 books and stories containing Pentapetes phoenicea; (plurals include: Pentapetes phoeniceas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Addressing Substitution in Ayurvedic Medicine: Challenges and Solutions < [2023: Volume 12, February issue 3]
A review on priya-nighantu < [2022: Volume 11, July issue 9]
A critical analysis of flower as per ancient literature in context of ayurveda < [2022: Volume 11, May issue 5]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - The Week at the Golden House (Ratanāghara Sattāha) < [Chapter 8 - The Buddha’s stay at the Seven Places]
Part 23 - Eight Ways of Mastery of the Mind through Concentration < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Critical study of medicinal plants in Durga Saptasati. < [Volume 8, Issue 1: January - February 2021]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
Folk-lore medicinal plants of dumka (bihar) < [Volume 4 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1985]
Plants of ramayana < [Volume 7 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1987]