Rattan: 1 definition
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Rattan 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) Rattan in Common names is the name of a plant defined with Calamus javensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Palmijuncus borneensis (Miq.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Rattan in English is also identified with Calamus viminalis It has the synonym Palmijuncus litoralis (Blume) Kuntze (etc.).
3) Rattan in India is also identified with Calamus rotang It has the synonym Palmijuncus monoecus (Roxb.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1976)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Rumphia (1847)
· Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden (Calcutta) (1908)
· Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden (Calcutta) (1908)
· Gard. Bull. Singapore (1956)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Rattan, for example side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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: Rattamdana, Rattan palm, Rattan seringan, Rattandhakara, Rattanjog, Rattanjot, Rattankarpacacceti, Rattankat, Rattanmundi, Rattannu.
Ends with (+9): Arattan, Caka-calapurattan, Caka-talapurattan, Cakappurattan, Curattan, Dwarf ground rattan, Ground rattan, Irambarattan, Jakajalappurattan, Kakkarattan, Kandamiruga-mirattan, Karumpurattan, Kirattan, Kotinarattan, Large benin rattan, Large rattan, Nakarattan, Parattan, Pirattan, Porrattan.
Full-text (+64): Vetasa, Vetrakiya, Chadi, Kajjaka, Bhaddapitha, Bitter rattan palm, Rattan seringan, Rattan palm, Large rattan, Ground rattan, Vanira, Vetradamda, Large benin rattan, Habbe, Balebetta, Koccha, Vetravishtara, Pature, Jeddubetta, Vetrakiyagriha.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Rattan; (plurals include: Rattans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 5.15 < [Chapter 5 - Second-rate Poetry]
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa XIII, adhyāya 3, brāhmaṇa 1 < [Thirteenth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa XIII, adhyāya 2, brāhmaṇa 2 < [Thirteenth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa IV, adhyāya 6, brāhmaṇa 4 < [Fourth Kāṇḍa]
Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study (by Thakkar Harish Gopalji)
Part 5.6 - The Sindh Story < [Chapter 2 - Literature Review]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 5: Episode of Rathamemi and Rājīmatī < [Chapter IX - Ariṣṭanemi’s sport, initiation, omniscience]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 8.326-329 < [Section XLIII - Theft (steya)]