Acacia ormocarpoides

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. It has very small leaves and different growth form than A. tenuispina.

Plant collection of J.Hurter, Botanical Garden Nelspruit, South Africa, 7.2.062 Photos: 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