Mkenge: 1 definition
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Mkenge 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) Mkenge in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Burkea africana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Burkea africana var. andongensis Oliv. (among others).
2) Mkenge in Tanzania is also identified with Albizia adianthifolia It has the synonym Sassa gummifera J.F. Gmel. (etc.).
3) Mkenge is also identified with Albizia coriaria It has the synonym Feuilleea coriaria (Welw. ex Oliv.) Kuntze (etc.).
4) Mkenge is also identified with Albizia grandibracteata It has the synonym Albizia gillardinii G.C.C. Gilbert & Boutique (etc.).
5) Mkenge is also identified with Albizia gummifera It has the synonym Feuilleea sassa (Willd.) Kuntze (etc.).
6) Mkenge is also identified with Albizia petersiana It has the synonym Albizia brachycalyx Oliv. (etc.).
7) Mkenge is also identified with Albizia schimperiana It has the synonym Albizia schimperana Oliv. (etc.).
8) Mkenge is also identified with Albizia versicolor It has the synonym Albizia mossambicensis Sim (etc.).
9) Mkenge is also identified with Albizia zygia It has the synonym Albizia brownei (Walp.) Oliv. (etc.).
10) Mkenge is also identified with Antidesma venosum It has the synonym Minutalia tomentosa Fenzl (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Repertorium Bot. Systematicae. (1843)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Bulletin Mensuel de la Société Linnéenne de Paris (1883)
· Species Plantarum.
· Species Plantarum
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mkenge-maji, Mkengera, Mkengeti.
Full-text: Mkenge-maji.
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