Muunga: 1 definition
Introduction:
Muunga 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) Muunga in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Acacia gerrardii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vachellia gerrardii (Benth.) P.J.H. Hurter) (after the English William Tyrer Gerrard, d. 1866, botanical collector in Natal (among others).
2) Muunga is also identified with Acacia karroo It has the synonym Mimosa leucacantha Jacq. (etc.).
3) Muunga is also identified with Dichrostachys cinerea It has the synonym Acacia spinosa E. Mey. (etc.).
4) Muunga is also identified with Faidherbia albida It has the synonym Acacia mossambicensis Bolle (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Index Herbariorum.
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1875)
· Dictionary of the Hausa Language. (1899)
· Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid (1948)
· Life among the Hereros in Africa. (1922)
· The Tswana. (1953)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Muunga, for example side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Muungaappeezh, Muungaludzi.
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