Somavalkala: 1 definition
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Somavalkala 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) Somavalkala in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia ferruginea 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 ferruginea (DC.) Pedley (among others).
2) Somavalkala is also identified with Sapindus emarginatus It has the synonym Sapindus emarginatus Hort. Alger. (etc.).
3) Somavalkala is also identified with Sapindus saponaria It has the synonym Cupania saponarioides Sw. (etc.).
4) Somavalkala is also identified with Sapindus trifoliatus It has the synonym Sapindus trifoliatus Turcz. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· FBI (1875)
· Publications of the Field Columbian Museum, Botanical Series (1898)
· Phytographia
· Investigatio et Studium Naturae (1992)
· Botanica Acta (1990)
· Rev. Hortic. (1895)
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