Umkhuhlu: 1 definition
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Umkhuhlu 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) Umkhuhlu in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Trichilia dregeana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Trichilia chirindensis Swynnerton & Bak.f. (among others).
2) Umkhuhlu is also identified with Trichilia emetica It has the synonym Elcaja roka Forssk. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1912)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Symbolae Botanicae (1790)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
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