Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana

Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Vachellia
Species: V. nilotica
Subspecies: V. n. subsp. kraussiana
Trinomial name
Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana
(Benth.) Kyal. & Boatwr.[1]
Synonyms[2]
  • Acacia benthamiana Rochebr.
  • Acacia benthamii Rochebr.
  • Acacia nilotica subsp. kraussiana (Benth.) Brenan
  • Acacia nilotica subsp. subalata sensu auct.
  • Acacia subalata sensu auct.

Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana is a perennial tree native to Africa. All examples in southern Africa can be assigned to this race.[3]

Uses

Its uses include chemical products and wood.[2] The bark is used to treat cough by the African Zulu.[4]

Seed pods

References

  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.
  2. 1 2 ILDIS LegumeWeb
  3. ↑ Palgrave, K.C. (1984). Trees of Southern Africa. Cape Town: Struik. p. 246. ISBN 0-86977-081-0.
  4. ↑ World AgroForestry


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