Tunguru: 1 definition
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Tunguru 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) Tunguru in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Aframomum albiflorum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Tunguru is also identified with Aframomum angustifolium It has the synonym Amomum melegueta (Gaertn.) Giseke, nom. illeg. (etc.).
3) Tunguru is also identified with Aframomum mala It has the synonym Amomum mala K. Schum..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hooker’s Journal of Botany and Kew Garden Miscellany (1854)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Kew Bulletin (1984)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1820)
· Das Pflanzenreich (1904)
· Voyage aux Indes Orientales (1782)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Tungururak, Tungururiet, Tungururu, Tungururwa, Tungururwet, Tungururwo.
Ends with: Chitunguru, Litunguru, Mtunguru, Mutunguru.
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