3452.000 Dichrostachys (A. DC.) Wight & Arn.

Description of the genus

Shrubs or small trees. Spines present, terminating short lateral branchlets. Leaves 2-pinnate, the rhachis bearing stalked glands at the insertion of some of the pinnae. Inflorescence of pendulous axillary spikes; lower part (when pendent) of spike cylindric, composed of bisexual flowers, yellow, upper part broader, neuter, mauve or pink or sometimes white. Calyx shortly 5-toothed. Petals 5. Stamens 10. Anthers with a caducous, stalked apical gland. Pods clustered, irregularly contorted or spiral, indehiscent or opening irregularly. Seeds flattened, smooth.

Worldwide: 12 species in the tropical Old World and Madagascar

Zimbabwe: 1 taxon.

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Species	FZ divisions	Content
cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn.	N,W,C,E,S	Description, Image

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