Prunus africana
HERB-99-881 — Accessioned 1999
Accession No
JKUAT-HB-1999-0442
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Species
africana
Specimen Description
Prunus africana is a medium to large evergreen tree. In the JKUAT Herbarium, this specimen represents a significant record from the Mt. Kenya region, preserved to document the morphological characteristics of the population in high-altitude forests.
Collection Locality
Mt. Kenya Forest, Chogoria Block
Habitat Findings
Montane forest, altitude approx 2100m. Found in association with Podocarpus and Ocotea species.
Physical Dimensions
Sheet size: 42cm x 29cm (A3 Standard). Specimen consists of fertile branches with flowers.
Specimen Scans
DIGITAL ARCHIVE REF: JKUAT-HB-1999-0442
Collected On
12 Oct 1999
Collector
Dr. L. Omondi
Determined By
Prof. P. W. Njenga (2001)
Herbarium Coordinates
Vulnerable (IUCN Red List)
This specimen represents a key record for biodiversity monitoring within the East African ecosystem.