Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica
| Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Vachellia |
| Species: | V. nilotica |
| Subspecies: | V. n. subsp. nilotica |
| Trinomial name | |
| Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica (L.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb.[1] | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica is a perennial tree native to Africa. It has also been introduced to the Indian Ocean area and to the Middle East.[2]
Uses
Fodder
The leaves contain 14-20% protein.[3]
Food
The young seed pods and young foliage are edible. The raw or dried seeds are eaten when food is scarce.[3]
Medicine
The bark is used to treat cough by the African Zulu.[3]
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%.[4]
Wood
The sapwood produces 4500kcal/kg when burned as firewood.[3] The tree's heartwood has a density of about 0.80 g/cm³.[5]
References
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 ILDIS LegumeWeb
- 1 2 3 4 World AgroForestry
- ↑ FAO
- ↑ FAO
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