Mphesya: 1 definition
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Mphesya 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)Mphesya in Malawi is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus sabdariffa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus palmatilobus Baill. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Acta Botanica Austro Sinica (1989)
· The Sherbro of Sierra Leone. (1938)
· Bulletin of the Natural History Museum, Botany Series (1999)
· Novi Commentarii Academiae Scientiarum Instituti Bononiensis (1840)
· Cytologia (1982)
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