Home | > | List of families | > | Fabaceae subfamily Caesalpinioideae | > | Brachystegia | > | puberula |
Synonyms: | |
Common names: | Kasabusi (Lunda) Kaweza (Lunda) |
Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Tree to 12 m tall, young branchlets densely puberulous. Leaflets in 8−21 pairs (compare B. utilis 6−10), 2−3 times longer than broad. Dormant axillary buds ovoid or globose (see B. boehmii) |
Type location: |
Angola, Bié |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | |
Habitat: | Miombo woodland |
Altitude range: | 900 - 1700 m |
Flowering time: | Nov - Jan |
Worldwide distribution: | |
Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca): | W |
Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Nw |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | Lower Risk - least concern |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Content last updated: | Wednesday 26 June 2013 |
Literature: |
Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. & Polhill, R.M. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2) Pages 86 - 97. (Includes a picture). |
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