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Synonyms: |
Acacia stipulata DC. Albizia marginata (Lam.) Merr. Albizia stipulata (DC) Boivin Inga purpurascens Hassk. Mimosa chinensis Osbeck Mimosa marginata Lam. Mimosa stipulacea Roxb. Pithecellobium serronii Glaz. |
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Frequency: | Local |
Status: | Naturalised escape |
Description: |
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Notes: | Planted as a shade tree on tea estates and locally escaping along forest margins and streambanks, where it appears to have the capacity to be invasive and become dominant. |
Derivation of specific name: | chinensis: of China |
Habitat: | Forest margins and riverine fringes |
Altitude range: (metres) | 850 - 1150 m |
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Worldwide distribution: | Native to South and Southeast Asia. |
National distribution: | E |
Growth form(s): | Tree. |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Monday 26 November 2012 |
Literature: |
Brenan, J.P.M. (1970). Mimosoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(1) Page 133. |
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