Mtamba: 1 definition
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Mtamba 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) Mtamba in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Gardenia volkensii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gardenia spathulifolia Stapf & Hutch. (among others).
2) Mtamba in Tanzania is also identified with Ficus bussei.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· South African Journal of Botany (2007)
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1909)
· African Study Monographs (1981)
· African Study Monographs (2003)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1904)
· Proceedings, Indian Academy of Sciences. Section B, Biological Sciences (1981)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mtamba-kiko, Mtambakuzimu.
Full-text: Mtamba-kiko.
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