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Sterculia ambacensis Welw. ex Hiern |
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Derivation of specific name: | tragacanth – Gum tragacanth is obtained from species of leguminous shrubs of the genus Astragalus. |
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Flowering time: | Aug - Sep |
Worldwide distribution: | Tropical West Africa, Tanzania, Katanga, Angola. |
Growth form(s): | Tree, shrub over 2 m. |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Fowler, D.G. (2007). Zambian Plants: Their Vernacular Names and Uses, Kew Publishing Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 75. Storrs, A.E.G. (1995). Know Your Trees Regional Soil Conservation Unit. Page 100. White, F. (1962). Forest Flora of Northern Rhodesia Oxford Univ. Press. Page 247. Wild, H. (1960-1). Sterculiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 1(2) Page 556. (Includes a picture). |
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