Ponna: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ponna 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPonna [పొన్న] in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Rhizophora mucronata Lam. from the Rhizophoraceae (Burma Mangrove) family. For the possible medicinal usage of ponna, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Ponna [పొన్న] in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Calophyllum inophyllum L. from the Clusiaceae (Garcinia) family.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Ponna in India is the name of a plant defined with Bruguiera gymnorhiza in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rhizophora gymnorrhiza L. (among others).
2) Ponna is also identified with Calophyllum inophyllum It has the synonym Calophyllum inophyllum Lam. (etc.).
3) Ponna is also identified with Rhizophora apiculata It has the synonym Rhizophora candelaria DC. (etc.).
4) Ponna is also identified with Rhizophora mucronata It has the synonym Mangium candelarium Rumphius (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin (1811)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1980)
· Introductio ad Historiam Naturalem (1777)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1914)
· Isis (1828)
· Annals of Natural History (1838)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ponna, for example side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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 (+78): Po-nampalai, Pon-antakarai, Pon-antalai, Pon-antattan, Pon-arimalai, Pon-ariyamalai, Pon-erputtu, Ponna ganti-kura, Ponna vithulu, Ponna-chettu, Ponna-virai, Ponnaankanni, Ponnaaveeram, Ponnacai, Ponnacalam, Ponnacceran, Ponnachettu, Ponnaci, Ponnaciyutaikai, Ponnagamti.
Ends with (+17): Adavi ponna, Adavi-ponna, Adaviponna, Dudduponna, Edaakulaponna, Edakula-ponna, Edakulaponna, Kaaki ponna, Kaaki-ponna, Kaakiponna, Kaki-ponna, Kola-ponna, Kolakuponna, Kolaponna, Kolkuponna, Kolponna, Kooko soponna, Manci-ponna, Manciponna, Manjiponna.
Full-text (+6): Adavi ponna, Ponna-chettu, Thudu ponna, Mullu ponna ganti, Ponna-virai, Nayaku ponna, Tsjerou-ponna, Ponna vithulu, Kola-ponna, Kaaki ponna, Muyyaku ponna, Edakula-ponna, Muyaku ponna, Nela ponna, Ponna ganti-kura, Uppu ponna, Kaaki-ponna, Uppu-ponna, Kaki-ponna, Vayiramani.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Ponna; (plurals include: Ponnas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kendatti < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]
Temples in Ponnamaravati < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]
Kannada Literature < [January – March, 1978]
Reviews < [April 1951]
The Thousand Hoods < [April - June 1977]