Muuwa: 1 definition
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Muuwa 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) Muuwa in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Sclerocarya birrea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Poupartia birrea (A. Rich.) Aubrév. (among others).
2) Muuwa in Tanzania is also identified with Parinari excelsa It has the synonym Ferolia amazonica Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Genera Plantarum (1789)
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas
· Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London (1824)
· Flore Forestière Soudano-Guineenne (1950)
· Flora (1844)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
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