Sappan: 1 definition

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Sappan 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) Sappan in English is the name of a plant defined with Acacia concinna in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Senegalia rugata (Lam.) Britton & Rose (among others).

2) Sappan in India is also identified with Caesalpinia sappan It has the synonym Biancaea sappan (L.) Tod. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Anales de la Universidad de Chile (1870)
· N. Amer. Fl. (1928)
· Species Plantarum.
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Journal de la Société Impériale et Centrale d’Horticulture (1860)
· Species Plantarum (1753)

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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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