Mugucwa: 1 definition
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Mugucwa 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) Mugucwa in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Zanthoxylum chalybeum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Fagara chalybea (Engl.) Engl. (among others).
2) Mugucwa is also identified with Zanthoxylum usambarense It has the synonym Fagara usambarensis Engl..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1905)
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas (1895)
· African Health Sciences (2002)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Kew Bulletin (1978)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1896)
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