Mkwanga: 1 definition
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Mkwanga 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) Mkwanga in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Encephalartos hildebrandtii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Mkwanga is also identified with Zanha africana It has the synonym Dialiopsis africana Radlk..
3) Mkwanga is also identified with Zanha golungensis It has the synonym Commiphora fraxinoides K. Schum. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. (1933)
· Plant Biology (2000)
· Fl. Zambes. (1966)
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas (1895)
· Naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien Nachtr. (1907)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1872)
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