Rattira: 1 definition
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Rattira 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) Rattira in India is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus dubius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amaranthus tristis Willd. (among others).
2) Rattira is also identified with Amaranthus retroflexus It has the synonym Galliaria retroflexa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
3) Rattira is also identified with Tragia involucrata It has the synonym Croton urens L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· La flore adventice de Montpellier (1912)
· Le Naturaliste Canadien (1984)
· Verhandlungen der Zoologisch-botanischen Gesellschaft in Wien (1992)
· Kromosomo
· La Kromosomo
· Historia Amaranthorum (1790)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Rattiracceti, Rattirakkirai, Rattiram.
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