Mahogany: 1 definition
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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) Mahogany in English is the name of a plant defined with Aucoumea klaineana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Mahogany is also identified with Khaya nyasica.
3) Mahogany is also identified with Melia azedarach It has the synonym Azedaraca amena Raf. (etc.).
4) Mahogany is also identified with Swietenia mahagoni It has the synonym Cedrus mahogani (L.) P. Miller (etc.).
5) Mahogany in Liberia is also identified with Sacoglottis gabonensis It has the synonym Aubrya occidentalis Chev., nom. nud. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· AAU Reports (1990)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
· Systema Naturae (1759)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Enumeratio Systematica Plantarum, quas in insulis Caribaeis (1760)
· Fl. Bras. (Martius) (1840)
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Starts with: Mahogany bean, Mahogany bean tree, Mahogany birch, Mahogany nut, Mahogany tree.
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