Mfufu: 1 definition

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Mfufu 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) Mfufu in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum purpureum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gymnotrix nitens Andersson (among others).

2) Mfufu in Tanzania is also identified with Cordia africana It has the synonym Calyptrocardia abyssinica (R. Br.) Friesen (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Abhandlungen der Königlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften in Berlin (1894)
· Naturwissenschaftliche Reise nach Mossambique … (1864)
· Loefgrenia (1970)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1888)
· Niger Flora (1849)
· Grasses of Burma (1960)

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