Umgeya: 1 definition

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Umgeya 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) Umgeya in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Afrocarpus falcatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nageia falcata (Thunb.) Kuntze (among others).

2) Umgeya is also identified with Azima tetracantha It has the synonym Monetia barlerioides L’Hér. (etc.).

3) Umgeya is also identified with Podocarpus falcatus It has the synonym Decussocarpus fleuryi (Hickel) de Laub. (etc.).

4) Umgeya is also identified with Podocarpus latifolius It has the synonym Nageia latifolia (Wall.) Gordon (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Ethnobotanical Leaflets (2008)
· Phytotherapy Research
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1997)
· Synopsis Coniferarum (1847)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1844)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Umgeya, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.

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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.

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