Bipinnate, main rachis more or less softly pubescent, with a small erect gland between each pair of pinnae, stipulate, ligules subulate from a triangular base, leaflets minute, sessile, 1220 pairs. Data source and references for dichrostachys cinerea aroma from the usda plants database. Dichrostachys cinerea shrubs increased total n and p pools, as well as resinadsorbed n and soil extractable p in the top 10cm soil. We conducted a nursery experiment to determine the effect of five n fertilization rates on dichrostachys cinerea and acacia karroo sapling height, basal diameter, growth of longest shoots and root length, crude protein cp, acid and neutral detergent fiber ndf, condensed tannins ct. Originaly from from africa, it has been introduced to the west indies during the 19th century. In vitro and in vivo studies on antimalarial activity of commiphora africana and dichrostachys cinerea used by the maasai in arusha region. The dried powder was successively extracted using petroleum ether 4060.
Plants of the matobo district national herbarium and botanic garden, zimbabwe page. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Dichrostachys cinerea archives ramblings from a desert. Names of dichrostachys cinerea in various languages of the world are also given. Brenan family fabaceae filed as dichrostachys cinerea l. Effects of dichrostachys glomerata spice on cardiovascular. Minimal water and sunlight is needed for this shrub. Toxicologic evaluation of dichrostachys glomerata extract. Dichrostachys cinerea is a nitrogenfixing legume and therefore has a positive effect on the nitrogen content of the soil.
Locally known as the kalahari christmas tree, this tree is easily identified by its unusual flowers and pods. A muchbranched thorny shrub with bark lightcoloured, furrowed. The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 23. This plant is commonly known as painted thorm bush. Dichrostachys cinerea marabou, marabouthorn, sickle bush. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions.
Seed structure and germination of dichrostachys cinerea w. Dichrostachys cinerea, herbaceous species, invasion. These pink neuter flowers change colour to white on senescence. The name sickle bush is derived from the curved shape.
How dichrostachys cinerea is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. It has the ability to colonize disturbed veld quickly and curbs erosion. The plant is identified as dichrostachys cinerea l. Data source and references for dichrostachys cinerea aroma. It is also used to make tool handles, milk pots, smoking jars, and fibre from the bark. Nitrogen n fertilization influences woody plant growth, foliar nutrient and antinutrient concentrations. Data source and references for dichrostachys cinerea.
Phytochemical screening of leave of dichrostachys cinerea. Chinese lantern tree, sickle bush dichrostachys cinerea i had to laugh when i saw this flower. The name sickle bush is derived from the curved shape of the pods. Structural changes on charring woods of dichrostachys and. The preferential and extensive browsing of this indehiscent legume is apparently not due to any exceptional nutritive value of the pods and seeds. Dichrostachys cinerea is a semideciduous to deciduous shrub or low tree, characterised by bipinnate compound leaves, bicoloured flowers, yellowbrown, narrow pods, and strong, alternate thorns sanbi, 2011. Woody species composition and structure in a semi arid. List of various diseases cured by dichrostachys cinerea.
The mixture of soil for optimum growth is 1 part soil course sand or soil and 3 parts compost. Dichrostachys cinerea from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia dichrostachys cinerea, known as sicklebush, bell mimosa, chinese lantern tree or kalahari christmas tree south africa, is a legume of the genus dichrostachys in the. Dichrostachys cinerea or marabou thorn is a legume characterized by its twocoloured inflorescence native to africa but can now be found in india, the caribbean, and parts of southeast asia. Fruit is an indehiscent, contorted pod containing black seeds. Pdf anthropogenic alteration of an environment and other disturbance. Jun 24, 2019 dichrostachys cinerea pdf sicklebush dichrostachys cinerea l. Dichrostachys cinerea, pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, microscopical. Leguminosaemimosoideae synonyms dichrostachys glomerata forssk.
I have seen only one plant at this place within an enclosure. The plant produces edible fruits that are mostly elongated pods. Dichrostachys cinerea, known as sicklebush, bell mimosa, chinese lantern tree or kalahari christmas tree south africa, is a legume of the genus dichrostachys in the family fabaceae. C, benzene, chloroform,ethanol and water by using soxhlet apparatus. Royalty free images and photos of african wildlife, including sickle bush of southern africa are available on this website. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding. Plate 1 and conformed with the voucher specimen of botanical survey of india, coimbatore. The species is most commonly known as the sickle bush derived from the curved shape of the pods. Dichrostachys cinerea is a very variable and taxonomically complex species found from africa to australia. Moreover, chemical studies revealed the presence of a new isomer of mesquitol a main active principle, which shown freeradical scavenging. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. You can see why some people call it chinese lantern tree because the flowers do resemble them and it sounds better than calling it bad hair day tree. Woody encroachment reduces nutrient limitation and.
This page was last edited on 6 september 2016, at 06. Native to south africa, dichrostachys cinerea, naturally occurs in the central and northern parts of our country. It has at times been treated as several distinct species, as is evident by the number of synonyms attributed to it. Shrubs and understory grasses differed in their foliar n and p concentrations along gradients of increasing encroachment, suggesting that they obtained these nutrients in different ways.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This report was generated from the sepasal database. Notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page the generic name dichrostachys means twocoloured spike and refers to the flowers, and the specific name cinerea is from the greek konis and latin cineres, referring to the grey hairs on the subspecies confined to india. The pods are very nutritious to animals and are eaten by stock and game, including monkeys, rhinoceros and bushpigs. Dichrostachys cinerea is a thorny, fastgrowing woody bush or treelet which invades fields, wasteland, road sides and other disturbed areas. Dichrostachys cinerea, acacia engleri, acacia spinose, cailliea dichrostachys, desmanthus leptostachys, desmanthus nutans, desmanthus trichostachys, dichrostachys. The plant has different coloured bisexual, regular flowers in spikes. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Dichrostachys cinerea marabou thorn, sickle bush pfaf plant. Previous in vivo and in vitro experimental studies have shown dichrostachys glomerata dg, a spice used in western cameroon, to have potential antioxidant and hypoglycemic properties. Woody plants with n fixing symbionts may inhibit establishment and growth of later successional trees.
It is semideciduous or deciduous tree covered with spines or thorns and usually grows about 7 m in height. Schulze et al 1991 found that along an aridity gradient in namibia, while in acacia albida nitrogen. Plant details information about dichrostachys cinerea plant. Chemical composition of pods and seeds of dichrostachys. Eco travel africa tourist information guide to the sickle bush dichrostachys cinerea found in southern africa. Media in category dichrostachys cinerea the following 59 files are in this category, out of 59 total. Pharmacognostical standardization and phytochemical analysis. Dichrostachys cinerea pdf sicklebush dichrostachys cinerea l. Dichrostachys cinerea marabou thorn, sickle bush pfaf. Dichrostachys cinerea is an ideal garden plant to form a thorny barrier in favorable conditions.
Studies were conducted to investigate the potential of dichrostachys cinerea pods as protein supplements. Dichrostachys cinerea plantinfo everything and anything. Ginklasipika han iucn an species komo diri gud kababarakan. Chinese lantern tree, kalahari christmas tree, saint domingue, sen domeng, acacia saint domingue, aroma, marabu, marabouthorn, sickle bush. Sikosana2 1department of agriculture, the university of reading, earley gate, po box 236, reading, rg6 6at, uk. Dichrostachys cinerea originated from africa and spread to many tropical areas in asia, australia, america and the caribbean. Phenolic compounds and biological activities of dichrostachys cinerea l. Effect of different nitrogen fertilizer application rates. Though it is droughtresistant and can be found in regions with 200900 mm annual rainfall, it tends to be restricted to watery places near ponds and along water courses in the sahel ecoport. Dichrostachys cinerea herb uses, benefits, cures, side. This plant may be known by one or more common names in. Antioxidant activity test borne and mabry 1982, aureusidin6the antioxidant activity of some of the isolated compounds 1, 3,4, 5, 6 were assessed by measuring the ability of each compound to scavenge the free radical, 1,1diphenyl2picrylhydrazyl dpph.
Dichrostachys cinerea sickle bush sekelbos sun trees. Airdried and saturated cubes of fully developed wood of dichrostachys cinerea leguminosae and salix subserrata salicaceae were charred for 60 minutes at 400c. An dichrostachys cinerea in nahilalakip ha genus nga dichrostachys, ngan familia nga fabaceae. Dichrostachys cinerea, known as sicklebush, bell mimosa, chinese lantern tree or kalahari. A galled tree mimosa cinerea, a jamaica pepper tree pimen wellcome v0044739. Fomumchemical constituents of the ethyl acetate extracts of the stem bark and fruits of dichrostachys cinerea and. Species suited to fl climates usda hardiness zones. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of orally administered dg on various cardiovascular disease risk factors in obese normoglycemic and obese type 2 diabetic human subjects.
An initial increase in moisture content caused few structural alterations in salix but in dichrostachys it resulted in considerable ray distension and massive deformation of nongelatinous fibres. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Wight et arn mimosaceae hydroalcoholic extract action on the contractility of tracheal smooth muscle isolated from guineapig raissa rr aworetsamseny1, alain souza1, fidele kpahe2, kiessoun konate3, jacques y datte2 abstract background. It is found in frost free areas on poor soils, fallows and degraded lands. Dichrostachys cinerea in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Dichrostachys cinerea makes impressive bonsai specimens. The early on plants need to be protected from frost, but in their adult years dichrostachys cinerea can tolerate medium amounts of frost. The mice were fed and allowed free access to water for 48 h. This plant and synonym italicized and indented above can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. We have chosen the plant dichrostachys cinerea l belonging to the family. Dichrostachys cinerea wikispecies, free species directory. Seed structure and germination of dichrostachys cinerea.
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