Tupkati: 2 definitions

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Tupkati 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 Drugs

Tupkati [तुपकटी] in the Konkani language is the name of a plant identified with Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq. from the Tiliaceae (Phalsa) family having the following synonyms: Triumfetta mollis, Triumfetta vahlii, Triumfetta trilocularis. For the possible medicinal usage of tupkati, 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.

Tupkati [तुपकटी] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Triumfetta rotundifolia Lam. from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family having the following synonyms: Triumfetta orbiculata, Triumfetta bilocularis.

Tupkati [तुपकटी] in the Konkani language is the name of a plant identified with Corchorus capsularis L. from the Tiliaceae (Phalsa) family.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Tupkati in India is the name of a plant defined with Corchorus capsularis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Tupkati is also identified with Triumfetta rotundifolia.

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

· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Cytologia (1992)
· Cytologia (2000)
· Yakugaku Zasshi (2007)
· Journal of Fujian Agricultural College (1986)
· Taxon (1982)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Tupkati, for example side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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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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