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Acrocarpus fraxinifolius
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Picture: Bart Wursten
Greystone Park NR, Harare
Picture: Mark Hyde
University of Zimbabwe grounds
Picture: Mark Hyde
University of Zimbabwe grounds
Picture: Mark Hyde
Reps Theatre
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| Description: | 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. | |
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| Derivation of specific name: | fraxinifolius: with leaves like a Fraxinus | |
| Flowering time: | Jul - Sep | |
| Worldwide distribution: | India, Burma, Thailand, Java | |
| Growth form(s): | Tree. | |
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| Content last updated: | Tuesday 5 July 2016 | |
| Literature: |
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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