Gongu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Gongu 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) Gongu in Cameroon is the name of a plant defined with Antrocaryon klaineanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Spondias soyauxii Engl. (among others).
2) Gongu in Ghana is also identified with Ceiba pentandra It has the synonym Xylon pentandrum (Linn.) O. Ktze) (Gossampinus Schott & Endl., a variant of gossympinus, a Latin name used by Plinius for the cotton tree, Gossypium arboreum L. (etc.).
3) Gongu in India is also identified with Careya arborea It has the synonym Careya arborea Roxb. & Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Pl. Corom. (1811)
· The Religion. (1971)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Systema Vegetabilium ed. 16 (1826)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1935)
· Bulletin Mensuel de la Société Linnéenne de Paris (1898)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gongu, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, 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)
Starts with: Gongura.
Ends with: Condagongu.
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