Umkulu: 1 definition
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Umkulu 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) Umkulu in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Cassine crocea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Elaeodendron papillosum Hochst. (among others).
2) Umkulu is also identified with Elaeodendron croceum It has the synonym Ilex crocea Thunb.) (the specific epithet from the Latin croceus, a, um ‘saffron-colored, yellow’ (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora (1844)
· Flora Capensis (1813)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Botanische Bemerkungen
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1965)
· Flowering Plants of Africa (1995)
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