词条 | Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica |
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|image = |genus = Vachellia |species = nilotica |subspecies = nilotica |authority = (L.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb.[1] |synonyms_ref = [2] |synonyms = *Acacia nilotica subsp. nilotica (L.) Delile
}}Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica (commonly known as Egyptian thorn, prickly acacia, scented thorn or scented-pod acacia[3]) is a perennial tree native to Africa. It has also been introduced to the Indian Ocean area and to the Middle East.[2] UsesFodderThe leaves contain 14-20% protein.[4] FoodThe young seed pods and young foliage are edible. The raw or dried seeds are eaten when food is scarce.[4] MedicineThe bark is used to treat cough by the African Zulu.[4] TanninThe seed pods of V. nilotica subsp. nilotica have a tannin content of about 25-33.8%. The pods without seeds have a tannin content of about 50%.[5] WoodThe sapwood produces 4500kcal/kg when burned as firewood.[4] The tree's heartwood has a density of about 0.80 g/cm³.[6] References1. ^{{cite journal |vauthors=Kyalangalilwa B, Boatwright JS, Daru BH, Maurin O, van der Bank M | title = Phylogenetic position and revised classification of Acacia s.l. (Fabaceae: Mimosoideae) in Africa, including new combinations in Vachellia and Senegalia. | journal = Bot J Linn Soc | volume = 172 | issue = 4 | pages = 500–523 | year = 2013 | doi = 10.1111/boj.12047 }} {{Taxonbar|from=Q4670975}}{{Mimosoideae-stub}}2. ^1 ILDIS LegumeWeb 3. ^{{cite web | title = Acacia nilotica subsp nilotica | url = http://www.worldagroforestry.org/Sea/Products/AFDbases/AF/asp/SpeciesInfo.asp?SpID=81 | website = AgroForestryTree Database | accessdate = 30 June 2017 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20131231202128/http://www.worldagroforestry.org/Sea/Products/AFDbases/AF/asp/SpeciesInfo.asp?SpID=81 | archivedate = 31 December 2013}} 4. ^1 2 3 World AgroForestry 5. ^FAO 6. ^FAO 5 : Vachellia|Forages|Plant subspecies|Plants used in traditional African medicine|Zulu culture |
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