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Senegalia manubensis

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Senegalia manubensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Clade: Mimosoid clade
Genus: Senegalia
Species:
S. manubensis
Binomial name
Senegalia manubensis
(J. H. Ross) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Synonyms

Acacia manubensis J. H. Ross

Senegalia manubensis is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Somalia, and is threatened by habitat loss.[1] Its appearance consists of a small tree with a rounded crown, growing to a maximum of 5 metres tall.[2]

Uses

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The plant is gathered from the wild as it contains a gum which can be sold at local markets.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Thulin, M. (1998). "Senegalia manubensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32879A9731322. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32879A9731322.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Senegalia manubensis - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2020-11-17.