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Leguminosae-mim Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn.

Leguminosae-mim Dichrostachys cinerea
| | © P.Ekpe / NSBP

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Species information

Description
Shrub or small tree, twigs with clusters of leaves on short side-branches ending in spines, Bark brown with many pale lenticels. 5-10 prs pinnae with 10-30 pairs leaflets. c1-2mm wide and 3-6mm long. Rachis with 2-4mm linear gland between each pair pinnae.

Specimen information

Collection Date
16/11/2005

Collector
Ekpe, P.

Specimen Number
257

Location
Nabari Forest Reserve, near Wulugu.

Notes
Small spiny tree with feathery compound leaves. Fruts dehiscent, curled and twisted.

Coordinates
Latitude: 10.268480 N   Longitude: 0.535640 W   Altitude: 0.0