African mahogany: 1 definition
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African mahogany 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) African mahogany in English is the name of a plant defined with Afzelia africana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pahudia africana Prain (among others).
2) African mahogany is also identified with Khaya anthotheca It has the synonym Garretia anthoteca Welw. (etc.).
3) African mahogany is also identified with Khaya grandifoliola.
4) African mahogany is also identified with Khaya ivorensis It has the synonym Khaya klainei Pierre ex Pellegr. (etc.).
5) African mahogany is also identified with Khaya senegalensis It has the synonym Khaya senegalensis A. Juss. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Synopseos Plantarum (1805)
· Pest Management Science (2005)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Genera Nova Madagascariensia (1806)
· The Languages of West Africa. (1911)
· West African Journal of Medicine (2006)
If you are looking for specific details regarding African mahogany, for example health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mahogany.
Starts with: African mahogany tree.
Ends with: West african mahogany, White african mahogany.
Full-text: African mahogany tree, White african mahogany, West african mahogany.
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