Senegalia laeta
| Senegalia laeta | |
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| Senegalia laeta on a hill near Djibo, Burkina Faso | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Senegalia |
| Species: | S. laeta |
| Binomial name | |
| Senegalia laeta (R. Br. ex Benth.) Seigler & Ebinger | |
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| Range of Senegalia laeta | |
| Synonyms | |
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Acacia laeta R. Br. ex Benth. | |
Senegalia laeta is a legume found in the family Fabaceae. It was formerly included in the genus Acacia.
Description
It is a perennial shrub or tree growing to a height of 4-10m. Its flowers are yellow to creamy white and they appear near the end of the rainiest part of the year.[1]
Distribution
Senegalia laeta is native to Africa, including the Sahara, the Middle East, and Western Asia.[2][3]
Uses
Parts of the tree are used for dyestuff.[1]
The tree is used for fodder; the foliage and seed pods make good forage for livestock and the tree stands up well to this use.[1]
It produces an edible gum. [1]
Water and heat are used to extract tannin from the tree's bark for use in tanning hides.[1]
The wood is used for fuel, charcoal and domestic construction. It is used to make wooden posts for fences.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 AgroForestryTree Database
- ↑ "Senegalia laeta (as Acacia laeta)". Retrieved June 30, 2010.
- ↑ ILDIS LegumeWeb