Biology:Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana

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Short description: Subspecies of legume

Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana
Acacia nilotica, Wonderboom Natuurreservaat.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Clade: Mimosoid clade
Genus: Vachellia
Species:
V. nilotica
Subspecies:
V. n. subsp. kraussiana
Trinomial name
Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana
(Benth.) Kyal. & Boatwr.[1]
Synonyms[2]
  • Acacia benthamiana Rochebr.
  • Acacia benthamii Rochebr.
  • Acacia nilotica subsp. kraussiana (Benth.) Brenan
  • Acacia nilotica subsp. subalata sensu auct.
  • Acacia subalata sensu auct.

Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana is a perennial tree native to Africa. All examples in southern Africa can be assigned to this race.[3]

Uses

Its uses include chemical products and wood.[2] The bark is used to treat cough by the African Zulu.[4]

Seed pods

References

  1. ↑ "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. 2013. doi:10.1111/boj.12047. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 ILDIS LegumeWeb
  3. ↑ Palgrave, K.C. (1984). Trees of Southern Africa. Cape Town: Struik. p. 246. ISBN 978-0-86977-081-8. 
  4. ↑ World AgroForestry

Wikidata ☰ Q4670974 entry




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