Mzikoziko: 1 definition
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Mzikoziko 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) Mzikoziko in Eastern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Turraea robusta in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Turraea nilotica Kotschy & Peyr. (among others).
2) Mzikoziko in Tanzania is also identified with Crossopteryx febrifuga It has the synonym Chomelia angolensis (Hiern) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1788)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Niger Flora (1849)
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas C (1895)
· Plantae tinneanae (1867)
· Enumeratio Systematica Plantarum (1760)
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