Biology:Senegalia manubensis

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Short description: Species of legume

Senegalia manubensis
Scientific classification edit
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

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

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3296595 entry