- Current Determination
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Acacia rovumae Oliv.
Family:
Fabaceae
Determined By:
J.F. Villiers (P),
1994
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Previous Determinations
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Acacia rovumae Oliv.
Family:
Fabaceae
Determined By:
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Collection Information
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Collectors
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Peter B. Phillipson
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Collector Team
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Peter B. Phillipson
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Collection Number
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2339
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Collection Date
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4 October 1987
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Location
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Madagascar, Toliara, Anosy
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Keywords
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Berenty Reserve
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MAD
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Coordinate
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25°01'S 046°19'E (-25.0166600, 46.3166600)
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Elevation
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30 m
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Herbaria
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MO
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Description
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Dominant tree near river, becoming very large to 30 m. Sharp paired spines conspicuous and persistent. Young leaves bright green. Flowers prolific, sweet-scented. Sepals dull red, petals and stamens cream colored.
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Locality
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10 Km NW of Amboasary, Berenty Reserve, Malaza Forest.
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Specimen Condition
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flower
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Footer
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MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (MO)
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Projects:
Madagascar
Barcodes/Accession Numbers
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MO
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MO-1440701
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3662864
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sheet
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Images
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