Synonyms: |
Michaerium tipu Benth. Tipuana speciosa Benth. |
Common names: | Brazilian rosewood (English) Pride-of-Bolivia (English) Tipu tree (English) |
Description: | Large tree to 30 m. Leaves imparipinnate with 7-11 pairs of oblong leaflets. Fruit a samara. |
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Flowering time: | Aug - Nov |
Worldwide distribution: | As for the genus |
Growth form(s): | Tree. |
Insects associated with this species: | Ptyelus grossus (Food plant of larvae and nymphs) |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
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) Page 51. Maroyi, A. (2006). Preliminary checklist of introduced and naturalized plants in Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18(2) Page 220. |