Ventak-kaya: 1 definition
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Ventak-kaya 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) Ventak-kaya in India is the name of a plant defined with Abelmoschus esculentus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Sessé & Moc. (among others).
2) Ventak-kaya is also identified with Hibiscus esculentus It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Roxb., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ueber einige künstliche Geschlechter aus der Malvenfamilie (1787)
· Flora of Chiapas (1990)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4 (1800)
· Cytologia (1986)
· New Botanist (1976)
· Flora Indica (1832)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kaya.
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