Mlawa: 1 definition
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Mlawa 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) Mlawa in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Croton polytrichus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Mlawa is also identified with Grewia microcarpa.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1893)
· The Journal of Ecology (1942)
· Notizblatt des Botanischen Gartens und Museums zu Berlin-Dahlem (1898)
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