Mukonde: 1 definition
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Mukonde 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) Mukonde in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Euclea divinorum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Embelia oleifolia S. Moore (among others).
2) Mukonde in Southern Africa is also identified with Euphorbia ingens It has the synonym Euphorbia natalensis Bernh. ex Krauss (etc.).
3) Mukonde in Zambia is also identified with Sesamum angolense.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Sukkulente Euphorbien (1907)
· Common Trees of the Central Watershed Woodlands of Zimbabwe. (1981)
· Phytochemistry (2677)
· Drummond, R.B.
· Fitoterapia (2005)
· Apontamentos Phytogeographicos (1858)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mukonde, for example extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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.
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Starts with: Mukondekonde.
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