Mbangwe: 1 definition
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Mbangwe 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) Mbangwe in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Bidens schimperi in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bidens prolixa S. Moore.
2) Mbangwe is also identified with Trichilia emetica It has the synonym Elcaja roka Forssk. (etc.).
3) Mbangwe is also identified with Zanthoxylum usambarense It has the synonym Fagara usambarensis Engl..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Kew Bulletin (1978)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· The Civil and Natural History of Jamaica in Three Parts (1756)
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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.
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Ends with: Umbambangwe.
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