Tapang: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Tapang 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsTapang in the Adi language is the name of a plant identified with Ficus auriculata Lour. from the Moraceae (Mulberry) family having the following synonyms: Ficus oligodon, Ficus roxburghii, Ficus macrophylla Roxb. & Buch.-Ham. ex Sm.. For the possible medicinal usage of tapang, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Tapang in India is the name of a plant defined with Palhinhaea cernua in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lycopodium cernuum L. (among others).
2) Tapang in Sarawak is also identified with Koompassia excelsa It has the synonym Koompassia excelsa Taub..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. (1892)
· Species Plantarum
· Fieldiana: Botany, New Series (1983)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1967)
· Nouveaux Mémoires de l’Académie Royale des Sciences et belles Lettres de Bruxelles (1842)
· Flora Mesoamericana (1995)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tapang, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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: Tapamgey, Tapamgol, Tapang manyi lalat.
Ends with: Ketapang.
Full-text: Tapang manyi lalat.
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