Acacia ormocarpoides

Plant collection of J.Hurter, Botanical Garden Nelspruit, South Africa, 7.2.06

The plant has its name from a similarity to the genus Ormocarpum (Fabaceae). It is actually only known from some locations in Sekhukhuneland, SA, growing up to 3,5 m tall on sandy or loamy soils between norite boulders.
Very small leaves and different growth form than A. tenuispina.

Fotos above and left in
Motsi River Valley, Sekhukhuneland, SA

site of the type specimen collection

GPS readings:
Elevetion: 978m
S: 24.54984 degr.
E: 029.99238 degr.

30.1.2007