Mziwaziwa: 1 definition
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Mziwaziwa 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) Mziwaziwa in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Antidesma venosum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Myrica darrisii H. Lév. (among others).
2) Mziwaziwa in Tanzania is also identified with Euphorbia hirta It has the synonym Chamaesyce pilulifera var. glaberrima (Koidz.) H. Hara (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Glimpses of Cytogenetics in India (1992)
· World Checklist and Bibliography of Euphorbiaceae (2000)
· Synopsis plantarum succulentarum (1812)
· Species Plantarum.
· Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung München (1986)
· Species Plantarum
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