Mbuba: 1 definition
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Mbuba 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) Mbuba in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Strophanthus courmontii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Mbuba is also identified with Strophanthus petersianus It has the synonym Strophanthus verrucosus Stapf (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nouv. Arch. Mus. Paris (1895)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1892)
· Naturw. Reise Mossambique (1861)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1902)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1892)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1902)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mbubalazi.
Ends with: Nambuba.
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