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Common names: | Kenya coffee shade tree (English) Pink cedar (English) Shingle tree (English) |
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. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | fraxinifolius: with leaves like a Fraxinus |
Flowering time: | Jul - Sep |
Worldwide distribution: | India, Burma, Thailand, Java |
Growth form(s): | Tree. |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Image 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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