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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 585
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, close to Ormisigiyo on the trail towards Oloronyo. Forest. Information by Armaduani, grandfather, ilnyangusi-agegroup, and Sambero Armaduani, father, irmakaa-agegroup. D. 28.5.93.
Coordinates 3° 12' S 35° 21' E
Minimum elevation (m) 2500
Maximum elevation (m) 2500
Start date 1993/05/28
End date 1993/05/28
Family Meliaceae
Identification Turraea abyssinica Hochst.
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Field notes Tree. Maasai name: ositeti lentim (entim ~ forest) Used for construction of huts as uprights called "irishinani", one of the best because it is straight, but not as good as "omemelek" It is alst used for fence around the boma.

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