Amuyan: 1 definition
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Amuyan 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) Amuyan in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Kigelia pinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bignonia africana Lam. (among others).
2) Amuyan in Yoruba is also identified with Kigelia africana It has the synonym Sotor aethiopium Fenzl (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Flowering Plants of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan (1956)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1936)
· Icones Selectae Plantarum (1846)
· Notulae Systematicae. (1953)
· Acta Botanica Austro Sinica (1989)
· Ceiba (2003)
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