Mchachu: 1 definition
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Mchachu 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) Mchachu in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Rumex bequaertii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acetosa abyssinica (Jacq.) A. Löve & B.M. Kapoor (among others).
2) Mchachu is also identified with Rumex usambarensis It has the synonym Rumex usambarensis (Engl. ex Dammer) Dammer (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plantae Bequaertianae (1929)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1905)
· Opera Botanica (1993)
· Feddes Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis Beih. (1932)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1953)
· Hort. Vind. (1776)
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