Mukala: 1 definition
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Mukala 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) Mukala in Cameroon is the name of a plant defined with Zea mays in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Zea mays var. oryzaea Kuleshov (among others).
2) Mukala in Central Africa is also identified with Xylopia aethiopica It has the synonym Xylopicrum aethiopicum Kuntze (etc.).
3) Mukala in Congo is also identified with Lepisanthes senegalensis It has the synonym Aphania silvatica Hutch. & Dalziel (etc.).
4) Mukala in Kenya is also identified with Antidesma venosum It has the synonym Myrica darrisii H. Lév. (etc.).
5) Mukala in Zaire is also identified with Pteleopsis hylodendron It has the synonym Pteleopsis bequaertii De Wild. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Escritos (1923)
· Botanische Zeitung. Berlin (1851)
· African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines: AJTCAM/African Networks on Ethnomedicines. (2008)
· Acta biologica Hungarica (2010)
· Dakar Med. (2003)
· Systema Naturae
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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: Mukalanyanga, Mukalapazham, Mukalaraya, Mukalava.
Ends with: Cimukala.
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