Adenanthera pavonina L.
Status: Accepted
Genus: Adenanthera L.
Tribe: Mimoseae
References: [1][1056][1790][1915][1941][1999]
Common Names:
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- Habit:
- Lifespan:
- Stems:
- Source(s):
- 1988(Africa)Lock JM [1]
- 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
- 1990(New Zealand & Pacific)Horn P
- 1993 Polhill RM
- 1993 Zarucchi JL
- 1993(Indian Ocean)Lock JM & Ireland H
- 1999-05 Heald J
- Scrutinised globally by taxonomic co-ordinator:
- Conservation Status:
Uses:
Geographical Distribution:
Notes:
- Seeds bright red - used as beads. [2264]
- Nielsen & Guinet,1992 resegreg.A.microsperma which affects some prev distrib. [1999]
- Infusion of leaves relieves dysentry [1913]
- Seeds used as jewellers weights [1927]
Last Update: 14/06/2001 12:46:30