Muungu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Muungu 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) Muungu in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Strychnos spinosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Strychnos tonga Gilg (among others).
2) Muungu in Kenya is also identified with Lagenaria siceraria It has the synonym Cucurbita leucantha Duchesne (etc.).
3) Muungu in Tanzania is also identified with Erythrina abyssinica It has the synonym Corallodendron huillense (Welw. ex Baker) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1845)
· Kew Bulletin (1955)
· FBI (1879)
· Some important indigenous medicinal and aromatic plants in the wild flora of Tanzania mainland. (1989)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1808)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1968)
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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: Muungu-goma, Muungu-magoma.
Ends with: Hombo muungu.
Full-text: Muungu-goma, Muungu-magoma, Hombo muungu.
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