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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 494 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Aldarpoi, 2 km south of Endulen village. Dominated by Acacia drepanolobium and A. xanthophloea. Information given by Lepilal Ole Nakuroi, irking'onde-agegroup. |
| Coordinates | 3° 14' S 35° 16' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1750 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1750 |
| Start date | 1993/05/11 |
| End date | 1993/05/11 |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Identification | Kigelia africana Benth. |
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| Field notes | Tree, only leaves on young branches. Maasai name: aldapoi (small), oldapoi (big). Fruit up c. 25 cm long lanceolate and used for fermentation of honey to produce the local brew, called "enaisho". 1 root diveded in two parts is used together with 4-5 roots of "osuguroi" in 20 litre of water and 3-4 kg honey. Oloirago ole Mayanga: Fruits are used for fermentation of honeybeer together with roots of "osuguroi" to give the beer a good taste and smell. A half fruit c. 40 cm long and 12-15 cm thick is used together with 4 roots of "osuguroi" for 20 litre of water and 5 litre honey. |
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