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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 538 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Collected along dry riverine, ca. 5 km South of Kakesio Village. Ololgumi. Information given by Kámakya Ole Ormúsuyai (1st. son of 2nd. wife) warrior, c. 25 year. |
| Coordinates | 3° 25' S 35° 3' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1800 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1800 |
| Start date | 1993/05/13 |
| End date | 1993/05/13 |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Identification | Acacia brevispica Harms |
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| Field notes | Tree. Maasai name: emperr elong'o (small), orperr olong'o (big) (orperr ~to divide in two parts, olong'o ~ shield) The red decoction of the wood with innerlayer of bark is mixed with soup. It is used in meatcamps. Posts used for construction of the hut. Eaten by goats. William ole Seki: Used for shield handle. |
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