Schotia

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Schotia
File:Schotia brachypetala.jpg
Schotia brachypetala
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Schotia

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Schotia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Caesalpinioideae. It occurs in southern Africa. The genus was named for Richard van der Schot by Jacquin who was the director of the Imperial Gardens at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna. Van der Schot was his head gardener.

Uses

This tree can be used as a shade and ornamental tree. The leaves are browsed by stock. The seeds are edible either green, or mature. They can be used as a meal if roasted and ground. Traditionally the trees bark have been used in tanning, and the tree is suitable to grow as a bonsai species.[1]

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