Monganga: 1 definition
Introduction:
Monganga 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) Monganga in Cameroon is the name of a plant defined with Spondias mombin in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Poupartia axillaris (Roxb.) King & Prain (among others).
2) Monganga in Southern Africa is also identified with Ziziphus mucronata.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flore des Antilles (1825)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1914)
· Rapid Assessment Program Working Papers (1998)
· Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden. Calcutta. (1901)
· Metamorph. Insect. Surinam (1705)
· Flore des Antilles (1827)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Monganga, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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.
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Starts with: Monganga-tau.
Full-text: Monganga-tau.
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