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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 623
Collected with  
Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Between Ormisigiyo and Oloronyo. Shrub savanna. Information given by Ole Nesere, irmakaa-ageset and Pavorik ilterito-ageset.
Coordinates 3° 10' S 35° 21' E
Minimum elevation (m) 2800
Maximum elevation (m) 2800
Start date 1993/06/02
End date 1993/06/02
Family Fabaceae
Identification Otholobium foliosum (Oliv.)C.H.Stirton
Determined by Mackinder, B. (K), 1995.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Shrub, flowers white and purple. Maasai name: olekike (enkike ~ toothbrush). Used for toothbrush. New shoots smell nice and are placed in armpits as a parfume. Mostly used by murrans, but can also be used by elders, who wants to impress girls.

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