TABLE 7 in Leonardoxa africana (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae): a complex of mostly allopatric subspecies

TABLE 7.—Summary of character variation among groups of populations of the Leonardoxa africana complex studied in the field. DomatiaProstomaNectariesPhenology of vegetative growthLeafletsGroupPresence / absenceOnset in plant ontogenyPresence / absenceShapeUsual number (on proximal leaflets)SizeUnit of growthDegree of intra-crown synchronySizeNumber of pairsPosition of inflorescencesFlower colour1AbsentAbsent0-1small1-3strong and seasonalsmall2 or 3only axillary hypanthium on young twigs lilac, corolla white2Presentsapling Presentcircular2large1-3andlarge seasonal2(-3) (axillary?) insufficient ramiflorous data and cauliflorous3Presentsapling Presentcircular0-1large1-3(-4)andvery seasonallarge3or 4 ramiflorousaxillary, datainsufficientand cauliflorous4PresentseedlingPresentelongate3largealmost always 1weak;flushing staggered throughout the yearsmall2 or 3ramiflorous and cauliflorouspink to red