Mukangarithi: 1 definition
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Mukangarithi 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)Mukangarithi in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Gomphocarpus physocarpus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Asclepias denticulata Schltr. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1896)
· Commentariorum de Plantis Africae Australioris (1838)
· Mededeelingen van’s Rijks-Herbarium (1916)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Hortus Kewensis (1811)
· Kongliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar (1900)
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