Isoberlinia doka

Isoberlinia doka - dry forest, Reserve de la Comoé Léraba, Burkina Faso

Isoberlinia doka is a plant of the genus Isoberlinia in the subfamily of carob plants ( Caesalpinioideae ) within the legume family ( Fabaceae ). It is native to savannas and dry forests of tropical Africa.

Description

Isoberlinia doka grows as a tree, reaching heights of growth of about 10 to 20 meters. The leaves are pinnate pairs, with three to four pairs of 6 to 18 cm long leaflets.

The flowers are borne in paniculate inflorescences. Of the five white petals is increased a little.

The solid brown haired legume is 15-30 cm long and 5-7 cm wide.

Dissemination

In savannas and dry forests between the Sahara and the guineo - metallic congo rainforests of Guinea to Uganda.

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