| 词条 | Senegalia polyacantha |
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|name = Senegalia polyacantha |image = Acacia polyacantha, habitus, Walter Sisulu NBT.jpg |image2 = Acacia polycantha.png |regnum = Plantae |unranked_divisio = Angiosperms |unranked_classis = Eudicots |unranked_ordo = Rosids |ordo = Fabales |familia = Fabaceae |genus = Senegalia |species = S. polyacantha |binomial = Senegalia polyacantha |binomial_authority = (Willd.) Seigler & Ebinger |synonyms_ref = [1] |synonyms =
|subdivision_ranks = subspecies |subdivision = *Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha (Hochst. ex. A.Rich.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
|}}Senegalia polyacantha, also known as White Thorn is a flowering tree which can grow up to 25m tall. Polyacantha has the meaning "many thorns" in Latin.[2] The tree is native to Africa, India, the Indian Ocean and Asia, but it has also been introduced to the Caribbean.[1] UsesRepellent usesThe root of Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha emits chemical compounds that repel animals including rats, snakes and crocodiles.[2] GumThe tree's gum is used in the manufacture of candy.[2] Medicinal purposesS. polycanthas roots and perhaps its bark have medicinal uses. The root extract is useful for snakebites[2] and is applied to wash the skin of children who are agitated at night time.[2] The root is also used for treating gonorrhea,[3] venereal diseases,[4] dysentery[4] and gastrointestinal disorders.[4]TanninThe bark is useful for tanning.[2] WoodThe tree's primary use is for wood.[5] ReferencesExternal links{{WestAfricanPlants|Acacia polyacantha}}{{Taxonbar|from=Q3320522}}{{Fabaceae-tree-stub}}{{africa-stub}}{{india-stub}} 2 : Senegalia|Trees of Africa |
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