Plant descriptions ²

Leaves have several pairs of pinnae; Stipules large and connate to near the tip in the leaf axils; Leaves with 1 or 2 pairs of pinnae; Peduncle of the inflorescence pubescent; Calyx obconical; Petals free; Staminodal filaments pink; Fruit thin-textured.

Elevation ²

Up to 1 000 m

Similar species ²

Syn. Acuania arborescens ; Desmanthus arborescens.

Key to varieties ²

Leaflets oblong with a broadly rounded to cordate base............................................var. arborescens
Leaflets narrowly oblong with a truncate base............................................var. arborescens

Référence ²

David Du Puy & al. 2002.- The Leguminosae of Madagascar. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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• iNat taxon page
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