Acacia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha
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| Acacia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Acacia |
| Species: | A. polyacantha |
| Subspecies: | A. p. subsp. campylacantha |
| Trinomial name | |
| Acacia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha (A.Rich.)Brenan |
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Acacia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha is a perennial tree native to Africa. Common names for it are Whitethorn and Witdoring.[2] It is not listed as being a threatened species. Its uses include wood and medicine.[1]
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[edit] Uses
[edit] Repellent uses
The root emits chemical compounds that repel animals including crocodiles, snakes and rats.[3][4]
[edit] Medicinal purposes
A. polycantha's root extract is useful for snakebites and is applied to wash the skin of children who are agitated at night time.[3]
[edit] Wood
The tree is good for using as firewood, but its thorns complicate its use.[4] The tree's heartwood has a density of about 705 kg/m³.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b ILDIS LegumeWeb
- ^ USDA Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
- ^ a b "Acacia polyacantha". www.plantzafrica.com. http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantab/acaciapoly.htm. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- ^ a b "Species Information". www.worldagroforestrycentre.org. http://www.worldagroforestrycentre.org/sea/Products/AFDbases/af/asp/SpeciesInfo.asp?SpID=99. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- ^ FAO
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