Mimosa kitrokala

Plant descriptions 2

Pinnae with 5 - 6 pairs of leaflets, the leaflets becoming larger towards the apex of the pinna.

Elevation 2

Up to 500 m

Similar species 2

M. kitrokala appers to be related to M. ikondensis; The latter differs in its shrubby rather than climbing habit, leaves with only 1 pair of pinnae and a shorter petiole (0.4 - 1.3 cm long), leaflets with basal, and flowers with cup-shaped calyces and pubescent ovaires.

Référence 2

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

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Taxonomy:family Fabaceae
Flowering month April
Color white
Vegetation Humid forest
Plant growth form Shrub – size unknown