Shihlangwa: 1 definition
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Shihlangwa 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) Shihlangwa in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Maytenus heterophylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Celastrus heterophyllus Eckl. & Zeyh. (among others).
2) Shihlangwa is also identified with Maytenus senegalensis It has the synonym Celastrus saharae Batt. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Notulae Systematicae. (1942)
· Flore du Congo Belge et du Ruanda-Urundi (1960)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1893)
· Kunene-SambesiExpedition (1903)
· Kew Bulletin (1957)
· Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid (1990)
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