Gongo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Gongo 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)
1) Gongo in Central African Republic is the name of a plant defined with Megaphrynium macrostachyum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sarcophrynium oxycarpum K. Schum. (among others).
2) Gongo in Guinea-Bissau is also identified with Afzelia africana It has the synonym Intsia africana (Sm. ex Pers.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Languages of West Africa. (1911)
· Synopseos Plantarum (1805)
· Taxon (1980)
· Mende Natural History Vocabulary. (1913)
· Genera Nova Madagascariensia (1806)
· Manding Art and Civilisation. (1972)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gongo, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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: Gomgote, Gongo dili, Gongo le, Gongo levu, Gongo levu hina, Gongo levuhe, Gongoi, Gongoora, Gongore, Gongoroba, Gongoroni.
Full-text: Bu gongo, Gongo dili, Gongo levu hina, Gongo levuhe, Gongo le, Gongo levu, Wu yan yu, Yan yu dao, Yan yu shuo fa, Yan hu, Shuo yan yu, Yan yu yin sheng yu, Kumku, Kong wu, Bu shuo yan yu, Jie yi qie zhong sheng yan yu, Xin xing chu mie yan yu dao duan, Yan yu dao duan xin xing chu mie, Chu li yan yu dao, Yan yu.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Gongo; (plurals include: Gongos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
“Are You God? Damn Your Family!” < [Volume 13, Issue 4 (2022)]
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
Kongo to Cuba: Transformations of an African Religion < [Volume 117 (2002)]
A Survey of Middleware Adoption in Nonprofit Sectors < [Volume 16, Issue 20 (2024)]
The Effects of Regional Characteristics and Policies on Individual... < [Volume 10, Issue 10 (2018)]
Technology-Driven Transition in Urban Food Production Practices < [Volume 11, Issue 21 (2019)]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
The Mechanism of Social Organization Participation in Natural Hazards... < [Volume 16, Issue 21 (2019)]
Exploring the Impact of Mining on Community Health and Health Service Delivery < [Volume 20, Issue 24 (2023)]
Perceived Health Impacts of Surface Mining < [Volume 22, Issue 3 (2025)]