Senegalia_nigrescens

<i>Senegalia nigrescens</i>

Senegalia nigrescens

Species of legume

Quick Facts Senegalia nigrescens, Scientific classification ...

Senegalia nigrescens, the knobthorn, is a deciduous African tree, growing up to 18 m tall,[1] that is found in savanna regions from West Africa to South Africa. The tree is resistant to drought, not resistant to frost and its hard wood is resistant to termites.[1]

Ecology

Giraffes often browse on the flowers and foliage of this tree, while the seed pods and foliage are browsed on by a range of mammals, including elephants.[2]

Uses

An ointment made from the roots has traditionally been used to treat convulsions.[3]

  • compound leaves
  • flower spike
  • rufous seed pods
  • knobbly bark

References

  1. [1]
    Masupa, Thabo. "Senegalia nigrescens (as Acacia nigrescens)". PlantZAfrica.com. National Herbarium, Pretoria. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  2. [2]
    Van Wyk, Piet (2008). Field guide to the TREES of the Kruger National Park. Cape Town: Struik. p. 69. ISBN 978-1-77007-759-1.
  3. [3]
    Cumes, David (2009). Healing trees & plants of the Lowveld. Rael Loon, Dries Bester. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik Nature. ISBN 978-1-77007-833-8. OCLC 506229195.


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