Rawuya: 1 definition
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Rawuya 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) Rawuya in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Kigelia africana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tanaecium pinnatum Willd. (among others).
2) Rawuya is also identified with Kigelia pinnata It has the synonym Bignonia africana Lam. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa. (1985)
· Icones Selectae Plantarum (1846)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1785)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1838)
· Collectanea (1789)
· Ceiba (2003)
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