Gwanda: 1 definition
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Gwanda 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) Gwanda in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Annona senegalensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Annona senegalensis var. arenaria (Thonn.) Sillans (among others).
2) Gwanda is also identified with Carica papaya It has the synonym Vasconcellea peltata (Hook. & Arn.) A. DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Museum Senckenbergianum (1837)
· Systema Naturae
· Verhandelingen van het bataviaasch genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen (1790)
· Florae Fluminensis Icones
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Bulletin Mensuel de la Société Linnéenne de Paris (1882)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Gwandar daji, Gwandar kusa.
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