Chamaecrista gracilior (Ghesq.) Lock

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Synonyms:	Cassia gracilior (Ghesq.) Steyaert
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Status:	Native
Description:
Type location:	DRC, Katanga
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Habitat:	Woodland
Altitude range:	800 - 1800 m
Flowering time:	Feb - Mar
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Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca):	N,W,C,E,S
Zambian distribution (Provinces):	Nw,N,E,Lk,S
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Content last updated:	Wednesday 26 June 2013
Literature:	Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. & Polhill, R.M. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2) Pages 126 - 135. (Includes a picture). Drummond, R.B. (1972). A list of Rhodesian Legumes. Kirkia 8(2) Page 212. as Cassia gracilior Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 43.

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