Vanculam, Vañcuḷam, Vancuḷam: 1 definition

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Vanculam means something in biology, Tamil. 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) Vanculam in India is the name of a plant defined with Polyalthia longifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Uvaria altissima Pennant, nom. illeg. (among others).

2) Vanculam is also identified with Pterocarpus marsupium It has the synonym Pterocarpus marsupium fo. acuminata (Prain) Prain (etc.).

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

· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1832)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1799)
· Taxon (1980)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Vanculam, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, 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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