Mtanga: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mtanga 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) Mtanga in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Spirostachys venenifera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Excoecaria glomeriflora Pax (among others).
2) Mtanga in North Rhodesia is also identified with Albizia antunesiana.
3) Mtanga is also identified with Albizia versicolor It has the synonym Albizia versicolor Welw. ex Oliv. (etc.).
4) Mtanga in Tanzania is also identified with Albizia adianthifolia It has the synonym Inga ferruginea Guill. & Perr. (etc.).
5) Mtanga is also identified with Albizia amara It has the synonym Albizia gracilifolia Harms.
6) Mtanga is also identified with Albizia gummifera It has the synonym Feuilleea sassa (Willd.) Kuntze (etc.).
7) Mtanga is also identified with Parkia filicoidea It has the synonym Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumach. & Thonn.) Taub. (etc.).
8) Mtanga is also identified with Spirostachys africana It has the synonym Excoecaria synandra Pax (etc.).
9) Mtanga is also identified with Strychnos innocua.
10) Mtanga is also identified with Tacca leontopetaloides It has the synonym Tacca pinnatifida subsp. minor Limpr. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Blumea (1972)
· A Preliminary Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Mozambique (2004)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1898)
· Monogr. Rapp. Colon., Roma (1912)
· Species Plantarum.
· Delile, Alire Raffeneau,
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mtanga mbelete, Mtanga wa msitu, Mtangadas, Mtangadasi, Mtanganga, Mtangaro, Mtangawizi.
Full-text: Mtanga mbelete, Mtanga wa msitu.
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