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Synonyms: |
Millettia caffra Meisn. Virgilia grandis E. Mey. |
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Description: | Small to medium tree, to 13 m. Stipules and stipels both present. Leaves with 3-7 pairs of leaflets plus a terminal leaflet; the new growth and petiolules noticeably reddish-brown. Inflorescence an erect spike. Flowers purple or mauve. |
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Derivation of specific name: | grandis: of great size |
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Worldwide distribution: | Native in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, South Africa. |
Growth form(s): | Tree. |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Image last updated: | Saturday 10 December 2005 |
Literature: |
Brummitt, R.K., Harder, D.K., Lewis, G.P., Lock, J.M., Polhill, R.M. & Verdcourt, B. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(3) Pages 111 - 112. Coates Palgrave, K. (revised and updated by Meg Coates Palgrave) (2002). Trees of Southern Africa 3rd edition. Struik, South Africa Page 377. (Includes a picture). Van Wyk, B. & Van Wyk, P. (1997). Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa. Struik, South Africa Pages 458 - 459. (Includes a picture). Van Wyk, B. & Van Wyk, P. (2013). Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa (Second edition) Struik, South Africa Pages 534 - 535. (Includes a picture). |
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