Mimosa busseana
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Namacubi Forest, Quiterajo
Photo: Warren McCleland
Namacubi Forest, Quiterajo
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| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | Northern mimosa (English) |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Climbing shrub to 2m; stems armed with dense downwardly-directed hooked prickles. |
| Type location: |
Tanzania |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | |
| Habitat: | In degraded forest and woodland mosaic on sandy soils and in secondary scrub, thriving in moderately disturbed habitats. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
| Flowering time: | Dec - Feb |
| Worldwide distribution: | Tanzania and Mozambique |
| FZ divisions: | N |
| Growth form(s): | |
| Endemic status: | Near Endemic |
| Red data list status: | Lower Risk - least concern |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Sunday 24 June 2018 |
| Literature: |
Brenan, J.P.M. (1970). Mimosoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(1) Pages 49 - 50. Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 210. (Includes a picture). |
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