Mbombo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mbombo 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) Mbombo in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Lablab purpureus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dolichos albus Lour. (among others).
2) Mbombo in Tanzania is also identified with Funtumia africana It has the synonym Kickxia zenkeri K. Schum. (etc.).
3) Mbombo is also identified with Tabernaemontana elegans It has the synonym Conopharyngia elegans (Stapf) Stapf (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Kew Bulletin (1970)
· Catálogo ilustrado de las plantas de Cundinamarca (1968)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1902)
· Hortus Britannicus (1826)
· Hortus Botanicus Vindobonensis (1772)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mbombo, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, 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: Mbombo-kenya, Mbomboli.
Ends with: Amambombombombo, Mombombo, Ormbombo, Quimbombo, Umbombo.
Full-text: Mbombo-kenya.
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