Ngongonari: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ngongonari 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)
Ngongonari in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Vetiveria nigritana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rhaphis zizanioides var. nigritanus (Benth.) Roberty (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1917)
· Austrobaileya (1999)
· Bulletin du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle (1919)
· Niger Flora (1849)
· Bulletin de l’Institut Française d’Afrique Noire (1960)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1889)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ngongonari, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, 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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