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Kigelia africana
Sausage Tree
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| Species Name | Kigelia africana |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Sausage Tree |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Kigelia |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Deciduous or semi-deciduous tree growing up to 10 m tall. Leaves 9-20 cm long, opposite or in whorls of three, pinnately compound, crowded near ends of branches. Leaflets in pairs of 3-5 with a terminal leaflet, ovate-oblong to elliptic-ovate. Fruits large, up to 60 cm in length and 7 kg in weight, sausage-shaped.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Large (>15 m) (1)
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3. Full Distribution
- Tropical Africa
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Savannah plains
5. Altitude (in meters)
- 0-400 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Medium
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
Yes
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- It has a rather invasive root system and should not be planted near buildings. [1]
12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
Yes
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- Grey-brown fruits up to 60 cm in length, 10 cm in diameter, and 7-9 kg in weight. Resemble large sausages suspended vertically on long stems. Can cause damage to people or cars. [1]
14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
Yes
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- The fresh, ripe and unripe fruits are poisonous, causing blisters in the mouth and on the skin. [1]
15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
No
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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- Native to Africa [1]
22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
- Observed two specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, of which one is in a fairly wet area but is not doing well.
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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- Some bird and bat species are attracted to the flowers. Fruits are food for mammals. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Planted as an ornamental and sacred in many regions. Used in traditional medicine for various purposes. The wood is used for dugout canoes, planks and fence posts and for making boxes, drums, stools, yokes, tool handles, mortars and carvings. The fruit extracts are available internationally and in commercially available skin care products. They are supplied exclusively from wild-harvested material, and there are concerns that even the most well-intentioned sustainable collecting initiatives might be detrimental in the long term. [1]
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Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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