Mpakapaka: 1 definition
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Mpakapaka 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) Mpakapaka in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Feretia apodanthera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Mpakapaka is also identified with Psydrax livida It has the synonym Canthium clityophyllum Bullock (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1935)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1843)
· Catalogue of the African Plants collected by Dr. F. Welwitsch in 1853--61 (1853)
· Kew Bulletin (1985)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1921)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1877)
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