Mshasha: 1 definition
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Mshasha 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) Mshasha in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Cordia monoica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gerascanthus bakeri (Britten) Borhidi (among others).
2) Mshasha is also identified with Ficus capreifolia It has the synonym Ficus palustris Sim, nom. illeg. (etc.).
3) Mshasha is also identified with Ficus exasperata It has the synonym Ficus serrata Forssk. (etc.).
4) Mshasha is also identified with Ficus sycomorus It has the synonym Ficus silicea Sim (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· London Journal of Botany (1848)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1992)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1894)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew
· Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi (1867)
· Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (2003)
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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.
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Starts with: Mshashaw.
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