Acacia negrii

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

Also as Mimosaceae. It is an at risk species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in arid and semi arid regions. It grows in mountain woodland. It grows between 2,000-3,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Bark, gum

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Adachaa, Tedecha

Synonyms

Possibly now Vachellia negrii (Pic.Serm.) Hyal & Boatwr.;