Mkomafi: 1 definition
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Mkomafi 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) Mkomafi in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Xylocarpus granatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Carapa obovata Blume (among others).
2) Mkomafi in Tanzania is also identified with Xylocarpus moluccensis It has the synonym Carapa moluccensis Lam. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Malaysian Forester (1982)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1825)
· Mémoires du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (1830)
· Histoire des plantes de la Guiane Françoise (1775)
· Fitoterapia (2001)
· Familiarum Naturalium Regni Vegetabilis Monographicae (1846)
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