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Albizia amara
sericocephala
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Nr Odzani R. bridge
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Nr Odzani R. Bridge
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| Synonyms: |
Albizia sericocephala Benth. |
| Common names: | Bitter albizia (English) |
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| Description: |
Usually a small to medium-sized unarmed tree, sometimes shrubby. Leaves compound with 15-35 pairs of pinnae, each with many minute leaflets. Flowers in "shaving-brush" heads, white or pale yellow. Pods linear-oblong, purplish when young with a distinct green margin, turning dark brown with age. |
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| Derivation of specific name: | amara: bitter; sericocephala: with silky heads |
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| Flowering time: | Sep - Oct |
| Worldwide distribution: | From Sudan and Eritrea southwards to Botswana and S Africa |
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| Growth form: | ST |
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| Literature: |
Drummond, R.B. (1981). Common Trees of the Central Watershed Woodlands of Zimbabwe. Natural Resources Board, Harare. Pages 42 - 43. (Includes a picture). |
Other sources of information about Albizia amara:
African Plant Database: Albizia amaraBiodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Albizia amara
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Albizia amara
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Albizia amara
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Albizia amara
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Albizia amara
JSTOR Plant Science: Albizia amara
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Albizia amara
Tropicos: Albizia amara
West African Plants database: Albizia amara
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