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acuminata

Taxon

Kirkia acuminata Oliv.

Protologue Fl. Trop. Afr. [Oliver et al.] 1: 311. 1868 [Oct 1868] ; et in Hook. Ic. Pl. t. 1036BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (5).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (1).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (1).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (7).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (2).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (4).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (6).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (10).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (11).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (9).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (3).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (8).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13738--Namibia. Hwy C38 4 km SE pf Outjo. 17 Mar 2018. DSC01495 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (7).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (3).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (21).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (21).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (2).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (13).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (26).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (26).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (20).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (20).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (22).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (22).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (1).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (1).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (18).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (18).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (14).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (14).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (23).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (23).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (9).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (6).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (31).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (31).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (29).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (29).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (19).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (19).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (10).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (8).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (28).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (28).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (4).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (24).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (24).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (27).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (27).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (5).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (30).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (30).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (32).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (32).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (17).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (17).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (25).JPG

Kirkia acuminata, C. Davidson 13742--Namibia. Just outside gate to Opuwo Country Club. 18 Mar 2018. DSC01774 (25).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, DR Congo, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 2 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

Davidson C., et al. 13738A

March 17, 2018

Location

Namibia, Outjo District, Kunene Region

-20.14725, 16.178556

Location Remarks

Hwy C38/B1, 5.8 km (from junction with Hwy B1 in Outjo), SE of Outjo. 1198 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Leevi Nanyeni, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Dalzell

Notes

Tree 5 m. On limestone-derived soil.

Davidson C., et al. 13742A

March 18, 2018

Location

Namibia, Opuwo District, Kunene Region

-19.260028, 13.877306

Location Remarks

Location withheld.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Leevi Nanyeni, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Dalzell

Notes

Tree 5 m.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Family

Kirkiaceae

Genus

Kirkia

Specific Epithet

acuminata

Authorship

Oliv.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 0.0

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.0

Global rank

#333,128 of 335,497

Top 100%

Extinction probability

6%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →