Munya: 1 definition
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Munya 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) Munya in India is the name of a plant defined with Portulaca oleracea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Portulaca aurea Hort. ex DC. (among others).
2) Munya in Kenya is also identified with Sorghum bicolor It has the synonym Holcus cernuus Ard. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Boston journal of Natural History (1850)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1823)
· Botaničeskij Žurnal (1995)
· Flora Lusitanica (1995)
· La flore adventice de Montpellier (1912)
· Linnaea (1851)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+2): Munyabombwe, Munyaburo, Munyahati, Munyahava, Munyahlawa, Munyakowa, Munyalayatirtha, Munyali, Munyama, Munyamashawa, Munyamdina, Munyanga, Munyani, Munyanna, Munyanyanga, Munyanyewa, Munyanyudza, Munyara, Munyasera, Munyashawa.
Ends with: Mmunya.
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