Mwani: 1 definition
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Mwani 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) Mwani in Central Africa is the name of a plant defined with Colophospermum mopane in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Copaiba mopane (Kirk ex Bentham) Kuntze (among others).
2) Mwani in Uganda is also identified with Coffea arabica It has the synonym Coffea arabica var. myrtifolia A. Chev., nom. inval. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· South African Journal of Botany (2007)
· Mededeelingen uitgeven van het Department van Landbouw in NederlandschIndië (1913)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Paisagens e Figuras Tipicas de Cuanhama, Angola. (1969)
· Sieben Jahre in Sud-Afrika (1881)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mwani, for example chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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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