Ngolo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ngolo 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) Ngolo in Cameroon is the name of a plant defined with Khaya ivorensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Khaya caudata Stapf ex Hutch. & Dalziel (among others).
2) Ngolo in Mali is also identified with Pennisetum pedicellatum It has the synonym Eriochaeta reversa Fig. & De Not. (etc.).
3) Ngolo is also identified with Pennisetum polystachion It has the synonym Setaria cenchroides (Rich.) Roem. & Schult. (etc.).
4) Ngolo in Senegal is also identified with Cenchrus ciliaris It has the synonym Pennisetum incomptum Nees ex Steud. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Reliquiae Haenkeanae (1830)
· Mantissa (1824)
· Annuario del Reale Istituto Botanico di Roma (1908)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis, Beihefte (1930)
· Annuario del Reale Istituto Botanico di Roma (1894)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1957)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ngolo woni, Ngologdog, Ngologne, Ngolokolo, Ngololiet, Ngolon, Ngolotot, Ngolou, Ngolowo.
Ends with: Angolo, Bongolo, Chigongolo, Hongolo, Kpokoyangolo, Makinda ngolo, Meningolo, Mgongolo, Mhongolo, Mongolo, Muhongolo, Mutie mangolo, Ngangolo, Omunyongolo, Umdongolo, Uyangolo.
Full-text: Ngolo woni, Makinda ngolo.
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