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Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth.

Synonym:  Bignonia africana Lam., Kigelia pinnata (Jacq.) DC.

BIGNONIACEAE

Local Names : ശിവകുണ്ഡലം, Sausage tree.

Flowering Period : Throughout the year.

Distribution : Africa

Uses:   Ornamental, Anti Rheumatism, Toxic.

Exotic : Yes

Trees. Leaves imparipinnate, opposite, clustered towards the apex of branchlets; leaflets 5-9, opposite; lamina obovate, oblong, margin entire. Flowers bisexual, axillary pendulous panicles; calyx campanulate, 2-lipped; corolla  dark purple with yellow stripes, campanulate; lobes 5, broadly triangular-ovate; stamens 4; anthers sagittate; ovary superior; stigma broadly ovate. Fruit muddy brown, scurfy flakes present, indehiscent

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