Seedbombs Tanzania

Miscellaneous

Markhamia Lutea

(Markhamia)

An upright, evergreen tree with a narrow, irregular crown. Usually 10-15m in height, found in tree bush land, grassland and highland areas at altitudes of 1000-2000m. The species can tolerate acid or heavy clay soil, but not water-logging.

Sesbania Sesban

(River Bean)

A deciduous shrub or small tree, growing up to 6m in height. It is usually found in or near rivers. The species can survive water-logging, and tolerates acid and saline soil.

 

Leucaena Leucocephala

(Leucaena)

A semi-deciduous tree that grows 5-20m in height depending on variety. It has a moderate leafy canopy. The plant thrives in sun and in well-drained soil.

Senna Siamea

(Blackwood Cassia, Ironwood)

An evergreen, reaching up to 15m in height. Often shrub-like. The tree tolerates extended drought. Grows from sea level to 1600m.

Croton Megalocarpus

A dominant, spreading upper-story forest tree, reaching 35m in height, with distinctive layering of branches and a rather flat crown. It occurs in dry or semi-deciduous forests at altitudes of 900-2100m.