Msikundazi: 1 definition
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Msikundazi 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) Msikundazi in Madagascar is the name of a plant defined with Heritiera littoralis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Balanopteris totila Gaertn. (among others).
2) Msikundazi in Tanzania is also identified with Inhambanella henriquezii It has the synonym Lecomtedoxa henriquesii (Engl. & Warb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. (1904)
· Ann. Inst. Bot.-Géol. Colon. Marseille (1915)
· Bothalia (1960)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1973)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1790)
· Caryologia (1995)
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