Mkwata: 1 definition
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Mkwata 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) Mkwata in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Acacia senegal in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia sp.1 F. White (among others).
2) Mkwata is also identified with Cordyla africana.
3) Mkwata is also identified with Cordyla densiflora.
4) Mkwata is also identified with Strychnos innocua.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum.
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1937)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Centurie de plantes d’Afrique (1826)
· Delile, Alire Raffeneau,
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Starts with: Mkwata mzumula.
Full-text: Mkwata mzumula.
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