Vachellia_nilotica_subsp._nilotica

<i>Vachellia nilotica <span style="font-style:normal;">subsp.</span> nilotica</i>

Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica

Subspecies of legume

Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica (commonly known as Egyptian thorn, prickly acacia, scented thorn or scented-pod acacia[3]) is a perennial tree native to Africa. It has also been introduced to the Indian Ocean area and to the Middle East.[2]

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Uses

Fodder

The leaves contain 14–20% protein.[4]

Food

The young seed pods and young foliage are edible. The raw or dried seeds are eaten when food is scarce.[4]

Medicine

The bark is used to treat cough by the African Zulu.[4]

Tannin

The seed pods of V. nilotica subsp. nilotica have a tannin content of about 25–33.8%. The pods without seeds have a tannin content of about 50%.[5]

Wood

The sapwood produces 4500kcal/kg when burned as firewood.[4] The tree's heartwood has a density of about 0.80 g/cm3.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    Kyalangalilwa B, Boatwright JS, Daru BH, Maurin O, van der Bank M (2013). "Phylogenetic position and revised classification of Acacia s.l. (Fabaceae: Mimosoideae) in Africa, including new combinations in Vachellia and Senegalia". Bot J Linn Soc. 172 (4): 500–523. doi:10.1111/boj.12047. hdl:10566/3454.
  2. [2]
    ILDIS LegumeWeb
  3. [3]
    "Acacia nilotica subsp nilotica". AgroForestryTree Database. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  4. [4]
    World AgroForestry
  5. [5]
    FAO
  6. [6]
    FAO


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