Mbey: 1 definition
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Mbey 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) Mbey in Gambia is the name of a plant defined with Cordia senegalensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cordia senegalensis Hochst. ex Baker, nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Mbey in Senegal is also identified with Cordia myxa It has the synonym Gerascanthus myxus (L.) Borhidi (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1894) (1894)
· Revista Brasileira de Botánica (1986)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Acta Bot. Hung. (1988)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Genera Plantarum (1839)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mbey-gile, Mbeygile.
Ends with: Korombey, Muttirampey.
Full-text: Mbey-gile.
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