Mkabili: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mkabili 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) Mkabili in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Cleome gynandra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gynandropsis heterotricha (Burch.) DC. (among others).
2) Mkabili in Tanzania is also identified with Gynandropsis gynandra It has the synonym Pedicellaria pentaphylla (L.) Schrank (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Palynology (1980)
· Taxon (1980)
· Hortus Malabaricus
· Florula Ludoviciana (1817)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1824)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1829)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mkabili, for example chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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: Mkabilishemsi.
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