Mlagalaga: 1 definition
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Mlagalaga 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) Mlagalaga in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Cissampelos owariensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cissampelos pareira subsp. owariensis (P. Beauv. ex DC.) Engl. (among others).
2) Mlagalaga is also identified with Cissampelos pareira It has the synonym Menispermum trilobus Thunb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Annals and magazine of natural history; zoology, botany, and geology (1866)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1868)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal de Botanique (1809)
· Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturae (1817)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1821)
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