Mpera: 1 definition
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Mpera 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) Mpera in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Psidium guajava in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Syzygium ellipticum K. Schum. & Lauterb. (among others).
2) Mpera in Tanzania is also identified with Trema orientalis It has the synonym Sponia argentea Planchon (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
· Loefgrenia (1976)
· Taxon (1981)
· Enum. (1906)
· Mus. Bot. (1850)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1958)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mpera, for example extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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: Mpera-mwitu.
Ends with: Malampera, Sampera.
Full-text: Mpera-mwitu.
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