Ovong: 1 definition
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Ovong 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) Ovong in Cameroon is the name of a plant defined with Rhodognaphalon brevicuspe in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bombax chevalieri Pellegr. (among others).
2) Ovong in Gabon is also identified with Dialium guineense It has the synonym Arouna guianensis Aubl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas (1895)
· Lloydia (1939)
· Bulletin de l’Institut Fondamental d’Afrique Noire, Série A, Sciences Naturelles
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1901)
· Archiv für die Botanik (1796)
· Mutation research (1993)
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Starts with: Ovonga.
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