Ukpaghan: 1 definition
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Ukpaghan 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)Ukpaghan in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Pentaclethra macrophylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Harpalyce macrocarpa Britton & P. Wilson.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Biochemical Systematics and Ecology
· International Journal of Food Microbiology (2000)
· Phytotherapy Research (1999)
· Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment (2004)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· International Tree Crops Journal (1995)
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