Maanaka: 1 definition
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Maanaka 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) Maanaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Alocasia cucullata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Caladium cucullatum Pers. (among others).
2) Maanaka is also identified with Alocasia macrorrhizos It has the synonym Arum indicum Lour. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ceylon Med. J. (1997)
· Wiener Zeitschrift für Kunst, Litteratur, Theater und Mode (1829)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Omnium Hucusque Cognitarum (1841)
· Index Seminum [Berlin]
· Bot. Reg. (1822)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
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