Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica
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Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica is a perennial tree native to Africa. It has also been introduced to the Indian Ocean area and to the Middle East.[2]
Uses
Fodder
The leaves contain 14-20% protein.[3]
Food
The young seed pods and young foliage are edible. The raw or dried seeds are eaten when food is scarce.[3]
Medicine
The bark is used to treat cough by the African Zulu.[3]
Tannin
The seed pods of V. nilotica subsp. nilotica have a tannin content of about 25-33.8%. The pods without seeds have a tannin content of about 50%.[4]
Wood
The sapwood produces 4500kcal/kg when burned as firewood.[3] The tree's heartwood has a density of about 0.80 g/cm³.[5]
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 ILDIS LegumeWeb
- ^ a b c d World AgroForestry
- ^ FAO
- ^ FAO
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