Mbom: 1 definition
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Mbom 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) Mbom in Central African Republic is the name of a plant defined with Rauvolfia mannii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rauvolfi a cardiocarpa K. Schum. (among others).
2) Mbom in Nigeria is also identified with Ceiba pentandra It has the synonym Eriodendron caribaeum G. Don ex Loud. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1894)
· Genetica (1985)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1831)
· Pflanzenw. OstAfrikas, (1895)
· The Tiv Tribe. (1933)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1904)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mbomba, Mbombo, Mbombo-kenya, Mbomboli, Mbombwe.
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