Punnakkuppuntu, Puṇṇākkuppūṇṭu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Punnakkuppuntu 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)1) Punnakkuppuntu in India is the name of a plant defined with Justicia tranquebariensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Justicia tranquebariansis L..
2) Punnakkuppuntu is also identified with Melochia corchorifolia It has the synonym Polychlaena ramosa G. Don (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens
· Hortus Bengalensis, or ‘a Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta’ (1814)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1768)
· Repertorium Botanices Systematicae. (Walpers) (1842)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Hort. Eltham (1732)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Punnakkuppuntu, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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.
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