We have to sort out the difference or variance rather between V glabra and this species. If I made the observation across the Limpopo it would have been this species. Very hairy and rather fleshy and succulent leaves. Spent inflorescences only
Siwoot. Growth form a vine emerging through other vines upon a fence.
Gura Gala | Kiptablelet | Ol-aturudei | Olaturdei | Gora | Lerenday | Laturidei | Ekaburu | Kakabuiwo
Capparis fascicularis DC. (Capparaceae)
Dry forest, alt. 1930m
Lake Nakuru National Park, Nakuru, Kenya
Waraa | Warharhebho | Warabreb
Commiphora incisa Chiov. (Burseraceae)
Acacia bushland, alt. 880m
Samburu National Reserve, Samburu, Kenya
4540/1/2/3 Time stamp -7 hrs.
Location is approx, roadside stop.
Abratu | Malende | Morogorogo | Sokwet | Lulukwet | Ol-Orur | Olbolorio | Wadad | Muaya | Soya
Cussonia holstii Harms ex Engl. (Araliaceae)
Dry forest, alt. 1930m
Lake Nakuru National Park, Nakuru, Kenya
Locals use the thinner branches as a toothbrush . Branches droop downwards, can be a free standing tree, approximately 2.2m tall. Mostly seems to ramble over smaller shrubs. Evergreen. Fruit seen during dry months, Late September. Fruit loved by chickens. Leaves often seem to have galls