Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha

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Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Clade: Mimosoid clade
Genus: Senegalia
Species:
Subspecies:
S. p. subsp. campylacantha
Trinomial name
Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha
(Hochst. ex. A.Rich.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Range of S. p. subsp. campylacantha
Synonyms[1]
  • Acacia caffra var. campylacantha (A.Rich.) Aubrev.
  • Acacia campylacantha A.Rich.
  • Acacia catechu subsp. suma (Roxb.) Roberty
  • Acacia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha (Hochst. ex. A.Rich.) Brenan

Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha is a perennial tree native to Africa. Common names for it are whitethorn and witdoring.[2] It is not listed as being a threatened species. Its uses include wood and medicine.[1]

Uses[edit]

Repellent uses[edit]

The root emits chemical compounds that repel animals including crocodiles, snakes and rats.[3][4]

Medicinal purposes[edit]

Root extract of S. polycantha is useful for snakebites and is applied to wash the skin of children who are agitated at night time.[3]

Wood[edit]

The tree is good for using as firewood, but its thorns complicate its use.[4] The tree's heartwood has a density of about 705 kg/m3.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b ILDIS LegumeWeb
  2. ^ "Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Acacia polyacantha". www.plantzafrica.com. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
  4. ^ a b "Species Information". www.worldagroforestrycentre.org. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
  5. ^ FAO