Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Arn.
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Photo: Bart Wursten
Greystone Park NR, Harare
Photo: Mark Hyde
University of Zimbabwe grounds
Photo: Mark Hyde
University of Zimbabwe grounds
Photo: Mark Hyde
Reps Theatre
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Synonyms:
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Common names:
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Kenya coffee shade tree (English)
Pink cedar (English)
Shingle tree (English)
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Description:
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Large tree, up to 50 m tall. Bark smooth, pale grey. Leaves large, 50 × 30 cm, 2-pinnate; young leaves reddish. Flowers in racemes, green with orange-red stamens. Fruit a flat pod with a thick ridge or narrow wing along the top suture. |
Notes:
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Derivation of specific name:
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fraxinifolius: with leaves like a Fraxinus |
Flowering time: | Jul - Sep |
Worldwide distribution:
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India, Burma, Thailand, Java |
Growth form(s):
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Tree.
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Insects associated with this species:
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Spot characters:
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Display spot characters for this species |
Image last updated: |
Tuesday 5 July 2016 |
Literature:
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Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 19.
Gardner, S., Sidisunthorn, P., Anusarnsunthorn, V. (2000). A field guide to Forest Trees of Northern Thailand Kobfai Publishing Project, Bangkok Page 165. (Includes a picture).
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