Kikwata: 1 definition
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Kikwata 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) Kikwata in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Acacia mellifera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa mellifera Vahl (among others).
2) Kikwata is also identified with Acacia senegal It has the synonym Acacia senegal subsp. senegalensis Roberty (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acacia
· Inga. (1754)
· Australian Journal of Botany (1997)
· Species Plantarum.
· Symbolae Botanicae (1791)
· London Journal of Botany (1842)
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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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Starts with: Kikwata mgunga.
Full-text: Kikwata mgunga.
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