Umkukutu: 1 definition
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Umkukutu 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) Umkukutu in South Rhodesia is the name of a plant defined with Elaeodendron croceum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassine crocea (Thunb.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Umkukutu in Southern Africa is also identified with Cassine crocea It has the synonym Elaeodendron croceum (Thunb.) DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora (1844)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Botanische Bemerkungen
· Flora Capensis (1813)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1965)
· Abhandlungen der königlichen Böhmischen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften (1845)
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