Umvalasangweni: 1 definition
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Umvalasangweni 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) Umvalasangweni in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Gardenia cornuta in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Umvalasangweni is also identified with Gardenia thunbergia It has the synonym Caquepiria bergkia J.F. Gmel. (etc.).
3) Umvalasangweni is also identified with Gardenia volkensii.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1909)
· Bot. Mat. Med. (1812)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1904)
· U.S.D.A. Bur. Pl. Industr. Invent. Seeds (1914)
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
· Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London (1761)
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Starts with: Umvalasangweni-wehlathi.
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