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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
See var. hildebrandtii for general description. This variety is distinguished by the leaflets being densely pubescent on both surfaces. |
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| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | hildebrandtii: named after J.M. Hildebrandt (1847-1881), German Botanist and collector in East Africa and Madagascar. pubescens: with short soft hairs, velvety, pubescent. |
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| Altitude range: (metres) | 40 - 600 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Tanzania, Mozambique and Zimbabwe |
| FZ divisions: | T,MS,GI |
| Growth form(s): | Tree. |
| Endemic status: | |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Saturday 31 January 2015 |
| Literature: |
Brenan, J.P.M. (1970). Mimosoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(1) Page 30. Drummond, R.B. (1972). A list of Rhodesian Legumes. Kirkia 8(2) Page 216. Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 242. As Newtonia hildebrandtii Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 45. |