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Kigelia africana
Bignoniaceae
General
Medium to large tree. Bark grey, smooth, usually
flaking in larger specimens. Leaves opposite, crowded near the ends of
branches, imparipinnate with three to 5 pairs of leaflets and a terminal
leaflet. Leaflets oblong, leathery with rough hairs on both surfaces.
Flowers large, dark maroon with yellow veining, in pendulous sprays up
to 12-flowered. Fruit huge, sausage-shaped, up to 60 cm long and weighing
up to 7 kg. Found in woodland and riverine fringes in low, hot areas.
Plant parts with insect-controlling properties
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