Mokwa: 1 definition
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Mokwa 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) Mokwa in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Pterocarpus angolensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pterocarpus dekindtianus var. latifoliolatus De Wild. (among others).
2) Mokwa in Zaire is also identified with Xylopia aethiopica It has the synonym Xylopicrum aethiopicum Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Dakar Med. (2003)
· Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève (1832)
· Fitoterapia (2003)
· Historia Fisica Politica y Natural de la Isla de Cuba, Botanica (1845)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1841)
· Annales du musee du Congo.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mokwankusha.
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