Pungapung: 1 definition
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Pungapung 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) Pungapung in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Amorphophallus konjac in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Proteinophallus rivieri (Durand ex Carrière) Hook.f. (among others).
2) Pungapung is also identified with Amorphophallus paeoniifolius It has the synonym Candarum hookeri Schott, nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Genética Ibérica (1979)
· Actes de la Société Linnéenne de Bordeaux (1869)
· Queensland Agric. J., (1914)
· Food Hydrocolloids (2004)
· Revue Horticole (1871)
· Reinwardtia (1974)
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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.
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