Tree with deeply fissured bark and opposite, elliptical leaves. Fruit with three membranous wings. |
Large elliptical leaves clustered near branch ends. Fruit with papery wings. |
Tree. Alternate, simple, elyptical leaves have smooth margins. Flowers in spikes. |
Substantial shade tree found in areas near the beach. The elliptical fruits can float. Large oblong leaves turn red before falling. |
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Michael J. Plagens, page created 21 Sept. 2015,
updated 15 Jan. 2015
By no means am I an expert on the Natural History of Kenya because I am new to exploring this part of the World. By creating a page for the species as I learn them I am teaching myself, sharing with others and happy to receive feedback from web site visitors.