Pukaram, Pūkaram: 1 definition
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Pukaram 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) Pukaram in India is the name of a plant defined with Areca catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Areca catechu Willdenow (among others).
2) Pukaram is also identified with Eclipta prostrata It has the synonym Wiborgia oblongifolia Hook. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Linnaea (1864)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1990)
· Botanical Miscellany (1831)
· Missouri Botanical Garden Report (1893)
· Species Plantarum. (1805)
· Taxon (1979)
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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: Punkaram.
Ends with: Mara-uppukaram, Punkaram.
Full-text: Punkaram.
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