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Acacia polyacantha
campylacantha
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Photo: Bart Wursten
Borrowdale Common, Harare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Borrowdale Common, Harare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Borrowdale Common, Harare
Photo: Petra Ballings
Gardiner Farm, nr Arcturus
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| Synonyms: |
Acacia caffra sensu Eyles Acacia campylacantha A. Rich. Acacia pallens sensu Steedman Acacia suma sensu Eyles |
| Common names: | Chikwiku (Shona) Chiungadzi (Shona) Kovakova (Shona) Mugone (Shona) Mukwakwa (Shona) Munanga (Shona) White thorn (English) |
| Frequency: | Common |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Medium-sized to large semi-deciduous tree with a typically layered crown. The bark is pale to dark yellowish-brown, pealing to show whitish inner layers. The thorns are hooked, often persisting on the larger branches and the trunk (see photo top right). The leaf petioles have an oblong flattened gland near the base. Inflorescences axillary, elongated spikes of creamy white flowers. Fruit flat and thin but not papery, splitting while still on the tree. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | polyacantha: with many spines |
| Habitat: | In wooded grassland and woodland. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1100 - 1560 m |
| Flowering time: | Sep - Dec |
| Worldwide distribution: | |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
| Growth form: | T |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | Axiocerses tjoane tjoane (Common scarlet) |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Monday 14 August 2006 |
| Literature: |
Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 17. Drummond, R.B. (1981). Common Trees of the Central Watershed Woodlands of Zimbabwe. Natural Resources Board, Harare. Pages 50 - 51. (Includes a picture). |
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Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Acacia polyacantha pageFlora of Mozambique: Acacia polyacantha
African Plant Database: Acacia polyacantha
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Acacia polyacantha
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Acacia polyacantha
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Acacia polyacantha
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Acacia polyacantha
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Acacia polyacantha
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Acacia polyacantha
JSTOR Plant Science: Acacia polyacantha
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Acacia polyacantha
Tropicos: Acacia polyacantha
West African Plants database: Acacia polyacantha
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