Mukumuti: 1 definition
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Mukumuti 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) Mukumuti in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Gardenia ternifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gardenia medicinalis Vahl ex Schum. (among others).
2) Mukumuti in Kenya is also identified with Annona senegalensis It has the synonym Annona senegalensis var. arenaria (Thonn.) Sillans (etc.).
3) Mukumuti is also identified with Keetia gueinzii It has the synonym Canthium scabrosum Bullock (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Forests and Forest Flora of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope (1907)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1877)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique (1843)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1788)
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
· Niger Flora (1849)
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