Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica
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Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica is a perennial tree native to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. It is also cultivated in Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. Common names for it include Babul, Kikar and Prickly Acacia.[2]
Its uses include chemical products, environmental management, fiber, food and drink, forage, medicine and wood.[2]
Uses
Tannin
The bark of V. nilotica subsp. indica has a tannin content of greater than 20%. The pods without seeds have a tannin content of about 18-27%[3]
Chemical compounds
The bark has been found to contain Catechin, Epicatechin, Dicatechin, Quercitin, Gallic acid and Procyanidin.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Kyalangalilwa B, Boatwright JS, Daru BH, Maurin O, van der Bank M (2013). "Phylogenetic position and revised classification of Acacia s.l. (Fabaceae: Mimosoideae) in Africa, including new combinations in Vachellia and Senegalia". Bot J Linn Soc. 172 (4): 500–523. doi:10.1111/boj.12047.
- ^ a b c ILDIS LegumeWeb
- ^ FAO
- ^ Medicinal Plants: Chemistry and Properties By M. Daniel
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