Mtula: 1 definition
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Mtula 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) Mtula in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Solanum incanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Solanum sanctum Steud. & Hochst. ex Steud. (among others).
2) Mtula in Tanzania is also identified with Azanza garckeana It has the synonym Thespesia rogersii Moore (etc.).
3) Mtula is also identified with Solanum schumannianum.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg (1876)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1852)
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1998)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1840)
· Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas (1895)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mtula songo, Mtula-ikufa, Mtulansuwi, Mtulatula.
Full-text: Mtula songo, Mtula-ikufa.
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