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Synonyms: |
Biancaea decapetala (Roth) O. Deg. Reichardia decapetala Roth |
Common names: | Mauritius thorn (English) |
Frequency: | Occasional |
Status: | Introduced |
Description: |
Climbing or straggling shrub. Stems and (2-pinnate) leaves armed with prickles. Petals 10-15 mm, pale yellow. Pod beaked, dehiscent along upper suture, oblong-elliptic, straight or slightly curved, flattened, pubescent. |
Notes: | Frequently planted as a hedge where it forms an unpleasant and impenetrable barrier. Could be confused with Pterolobium stellatum in leaf; see that species for further information. |
Derivation of specific name: | decapetala: with 10 petals (actually 5 in this species) |
Habitat: | Naturalised in forests (e.g. the swamp forest near Arcturus) and in riverine vegetation. |
Altitude range: (metres) | |
Flowering time: | May - Oct |
Worldwide distribution: | Native of India and Sri Lanka |
Zimbabwe distribution: | W,C,E,S |
Growth form(s): | Climber, liane. |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Sunday 3 September 2006 |
Literature: |
Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. & Polhill, R.M. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2) Pages 181 - 183. (Includes a picture). Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 249. (Includes a picture). Drummond, R.B. (1972). A list of Rhodesian Legumes. Kirkia 8(2) Page 212. Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 243. 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 43. Wild, H. (1955). Common Rhodesian Weeds Government of Rhodesia, Salisbury Page 51. (Includes a picture). |
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