PlantIDnowWest African Locust TreeScan QR code for next-level experience! What's New?Explore!West African Locust Tree PLANT INFO. DETAILS SCIENTIFIC NAME Parkia clappertoniana COMMON NAME West African Locust, Dawadawa FAMILY Mimosoidae FORM Erect HEIGHT 60ft CROWN SIZE Large TEXTURE Fine TRUNK 5ft, Ash grey- Greyish brown FOLIAGE Dark green FLOWER COLOR Orange/ red SCENT Citrus grape BLOOMING PERIOD December-April SOIL Well drained soils MOISTURE Moderate LIGHT Sun exposure INSECTS & DISEASE Small rodents, butterflies, fungal diseases GROWTH RATE/ HABIT Fast SPACING 4-5.5m CHARACTERISTICS/ USES Used in the treatment of wounds. Our Blog
