Mgagani: 1 definition
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Mgagani 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) Mgagani in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Cleome gynandra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gynandropsis pentaphylla (L.) DC. (among others).
2) Mgagani is also identified with Cleome hirta It has the synonym Cleome hirta sensu Gilg & Ben. p.p. (etc.).
3) Mgagani is also identified with Cleome rutidosperma It has the synonym Cleome rytidosperma DC. ex Schult. f. (etc.).
4) Mgagani is also identified with Cleome viscosa It has the synonym Polanisia icosandra (L.) Wight & Arn. (etc.).
5) Mgagani is also identified with Corchorus trilocularis It has the synonym Corchorus gracilis R. Br. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
· Vollständiges Lexicon der Gärtnerei und Botanik (1816)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1868)
· Nomenclator Botanicus. (1840)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
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