Ponnan, Poṉṉaṉ: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ponnan means something in biology, Tamil. 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)Ponnan in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia malabarica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Piliostigma malabaricum (Roxb.) Benth. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Flora (1846)
· Linnaea (1841)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1824)
· Queensland Agricultural Journal (1905)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ponnan, for example chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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 (+4): Pon-antakarai, Pon-antalai, Pon-antattan, Ponnan kani, Ponnan-kanicakkalatti, Ponnan-kottai, Ponnane, Ponnangani, Ponnanganni, Ponnangannikkirai, Ponnangkani, Ponnangottai, Ponnankali, Ponnankalicceti, Ponnankani, Ponnankanni, Ponnankannikkira, Ponnankotta, Ponnankottai, Ponnanma.
Full-text: Ponnan-kottai, Ponnan kani, Akkappeyar.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Ponnan, Poṉṉaṉ; (plurals include: Ponnans, Poṉṉaṉs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tirukkadaiyur < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Kathakali, and Other Forms of Bharata Natya < [September-October 1933]