Mawa: 1 definition
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Mawa 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) Mawa in India is the name of a plant defined with Engelhardia spicata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Engelhardtia philippinensis C. DC. (among others).
2) Mawa is also identified with Vitex negundo It has the synonym Vitex leucoxylon Blanco (etc.).
3) Mawa in Kenya is also identified with Moringa stenopetala It has the synonym Moringa streptocarpa Chiov. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Spermat. (1972)
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1982)
· FBI (1885)
· Acta Botanica Boreali-Occidentalia Sinica (1990)
· Symb. Sin. (1936)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1983)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mawache, Mawaeng krue, Mawai, Mawal, Mawali, Mawanawana, Mawar-mul.
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