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Madras thorn
Pithecellobium dulce is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the Pacific Coast and adjacent highlands of Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It is an Introduced species and extensively naturalised in the Caribbean, Florida, Guamas well as in India, Bengal and the Philippines. It is considered an invasive species in Hawaii.
Pithecellobium dulce, also known as the Monkey Pod Tree, is a deciduous tree native to tropical America. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and is commonly found in urban landscapes and coastal areas. Studies have shown that P. dulce has adapted well to Qatar's arid climate, tolerating high temperatures and saline soils. Its presence in Qatar is often associated with human introduction, potentially through ornamental plantings or accidental seed dispersal. The tree's ability to thrive in Qatar's environment has led to its establishment as a non-native species, with some concerns about potential impacts on local ecosystems.
Seed pod of Madras thorn acacia (Pithecellobium dulce) found near Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
Flower of Madras thorn acacia (Pithecellobium dulce) found near Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
Back lit dehisced seed pod taken from Madras thorn acacia (Pithecellobium dulce) found near Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
Spiral shaped red seed pod taken from Madras thorn acacia (Pithecellobium dulce) found near Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
Green, reddish seed pod taken from Madras thorn acacia (Pithecellobium dulce) found near Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
Dry flowers of Pithecellobium dulce on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2014
Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Seed pods of Madras thorn acacia (Pithecellobium dulce) on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2014Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Ripe seed pods of Madras thorn acacia (Pithecellobium dulce) on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 28, 2014Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Flowers of Madras thorn acacia (Pithecellobium dulce) near Barzan Towers. Doha, Qatar, March 7, 2015Unnamed Road, Umm Şalāl Muḩammed, Qatar
Fruit of Madras thorn acacia (Pithecellobium dulce) taken from Al Intisar Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 11, 2015Al Intisar Street, Doha, Qatar
Madras thorn acacia (Pithecellobium dulce) on Al Mawrid Street in Al Lejbailat area. Doha, Qatar, May 26, 2016Al Mawrid St, Doha, QatarThe Pithecellobium dulce plant was observed to have seed pods in various stages of development, including green, reddish, and dry, with some being spiral shaped and back lit. The seed pods were found in different areas of Doha, Qatar, including near Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area, and on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Flowers of the plant were also observed, with some being white and others dry. The plant was found to be growing in various locations, including Al Mawrid Street in Al Lejbailat area and near Barzan Towers. The observations were made over a period of three years, from 2013 to 2016, and suggest that the plant is able to thrive in Qatar's environment. The fruit of the plant was also observed, with ripe seed pods being found on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay.
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