Pettaka: 1 definition
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Pettaka 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)Pettaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Abutilon guineense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abutilon indicum subsp. guineense (Schumach.) Borss. Waalk. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Acta Botanica Yunnanica (1982)
· Flora of China (1955)
· Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskabs Naturvidenskabelige og Mathematiske Afhandlinger (1829)
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1936)
· Hortus Britannicus (1826)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pettaka-putti, Pettakalam, Pettakam, Pettakankottu, Pettakappetti, Pettakattutti.
Full-text: Pettaka-putti, Pettakattutti, Pettakappetti.
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