Mkuu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mkuu 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) Mkuu in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Ficus thonningii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Urostigma hochstetteri Miq. (among others).
2) Mkuu in Tanzania is also identified with Adansonia digitata It has the synonym Ophelus sitularius Lour. (etc.).
3) Mkuu is also identified with Albizia petersiana It has the synonym Albizia brachycalyx Oliv. (etc.).
4) Mkuu is also identified with Ficus lutea It has the synonym Urostigma vogelii Miq. (etc.).
5) Mkuu is also identified with Ficus sur It has the synonym Sycomorus capensis (Thunb.) Miq. (etc.).
6) Mkuu is also identified with Ficus sycomorus It has the synonym Ficus damarensis Engl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de Belgique (1913)
· A grammar and vocabulary of the Nupe language. (1864)
· Hooker’s Journal of Botany and Kew Garden Miscellany (1847)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· Études de systématique et de géographie botaniques sur la flore de Bas- et du Moyen-Congo (1904)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mkuu, for example chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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: Mkuu hafungwa, Mkuu hapingwa, Mkuu kuku.
Ends with: Mbaraka mkuu, Mpoto wa ndovu mkuu.
Full-text: Mkuu kuku, Mpoto wa ndovu mkuu, Mkuu hapingwa, Mkuu hafungwa, Mbaraka mkuu.
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