Leguminosae-mim Acacia reficiens ssp. Wawra

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Species characteristics : Grows into an obconical shrub, often multistemmed, or a tree to about 6 m high. Occurs in semi desert or dry scrub. It is divided into two subspecies which have a very disjunct distributional pattern. The subspecies are distinguished by length of peduncles and pods but these characters do overlap. Subspecies reficiens is closely related to A. luederitzii, and is used for a wide range of uses from browse (camels and goats) fencing, fibre and an edible gum. It can also become weedy. Subspecies misera is closely related to Acacia etbaica, and in south West Africa is also used for browse. Often found on rocky red brown soils. Common names: none recorded. Distribution: Angola (Benguela, Namibe); South Africa (Transvaal, Natal); Swaziland (Manzini); Namibia (Kaokoland, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Rehoboth, Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, Okahandja, Karibib, Mariental, Outjo, Kavango, Omaruru, Otjimbingwe). Specimen total: 46 Degree squares: 19 Collection years: 1857-1992 Flowering period: Dec(1); Fruiting period: Dec(1) Altitude range: 50-1300m

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