Vachellia nilotica subsp. subalata

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree.

There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It occurs at 2,000 m above sea level in Kenya.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Pakistan, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Gum

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kauria babul

Synonyms

Acacia nilotica subsp. subalata (Vatke) Brenan; Acacia subalata Vatke;