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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 687 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oloronyo.Tree-savanna, dominated by coll. 686 and 687. Infomation given by Lepilali Ole Nakuroi and Peter Metele, c. 30 years, Irking'onde-agegroup. |
| Coordinates | 3° 10' S 35° 19' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2200 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2400 |
| Start date | 1993/07/03 |
| End date | 1993/07/03 |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Identification | Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth. |
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| Field notes | Tree. Maasai name: altarara Decoction of bark and root is used to mix with meatsoup. Innerbark is chewed by people as food. The wood is not used for construction of fence and huts as it is delicate. The wood is not used as firewood as it burns rapidly and leaves a lot of ashes. |
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