Ankokib
Acacia ankokib

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.

It is an at risk species. Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at lower altitudes. It grows between 10-750 m above sea level. It grows in NE Somalia. It grows in semi-desert bushland and in rocky gullies. It is often on limestone.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Somalia

How it is used for food

The gum is of local importance.

Edible parts

Gum

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Racosperma