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Acacia Arabica (Vachellia nilotica)
Acacia Arabica (Vachellia nilotica)
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Acacia arabica, now classified as Vachellia nilotica, is a fast-growing, thorny, evergreen tree native to Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. This hardy tree features a rounded canopy with feathery, pinnate leaves and straight, white thorns. During the blooming season, it produces clusters of bright yellow, ball-shaped flowers that are highly fragrant and attractive to bees and other pollinators. These are followed by long, flat, brown seed pods that mature in late summer. Thriving in full sun and adaptable to a wide range of soil types, this drought-tolerant species is commonly used for reforestation, erosion control, windbreaks, and as a nitrogen-fixing tree in agroforestry systems. Its bark is a source of tannins and gum arabic, while its wood is valued for fuel and construction. The tree also holds medicinal significance, with its bark, leaves, and pods used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments, infections, and digestive issues.
Scientific name: Vachellia nilotica
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Genus: Vachellia
Kingdom: Plantae
Seedlings available - about 6 to 8 inches tall
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