Vachellia nilotica, more commonly known as Acacia nilotica, and by the vernacular names of gum arabic tree, [5] babul, [6] thorn mimosa, Egyptian acacia or thorny acacia, [7] is a flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

2015年12月1日 · Acacia nilotica (L.) is a multipurpose tree of this genus found in Africa, Middle East and Indian subcontinent (Hill, 1940, National Academy of Sciences, 1980, Simmons, 1987). In several countries it has been introduced as fuel wood, forage and importantly as medicinal plant (Kriticos et al., 2003).

2023年4月25日 · Acacia nilotica is one of about 130 African species of Acacia, belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the legume family (Fabaceae). These differ significantly from the Australian acacias in being armed with thorns and producing highly palatable pods.

2023年10月30日 · Acacia nilotica, commonly known as babul or Indian gum arabic tree, is a fast-growing, deciduous tree species native to Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. It is widely cultivated for its multiple uses, including timber, fuelwood, fodder, and gum production.

Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Del. (Leguminosae, subfamily Mimosoideae) is one of about 135 thorny African Acacia species. Variation is considerable with nine subspecies presently recognized, three occurring in the Indian subcontinent and six throughout Africa (Brenan 1983.)

Acacia nilotica is an evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 12 m (39ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bees, Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils.

Acacia nilotica Lam (Mimosaceae) indigenously known as ‘Babul’ or ‘Kikar’ is a proverbial, medium sized tree and is broadly scattered in tropical and subtropical countries. It has an inspiring range of medicinal uses with potential anti-oxidant activity.

Anon. (2001) reports that many of the insect species that feed on native Australian acacias are able to feed on A. nilotica, weakening plants and contributing to enhanced mortality rates.

2024年12月11日 · The present study was adapted to document and assemble existing information about V. nilotica and its evidence-based ethnopharmacological activities, with brief reviews on the description, geographical distribution, ecology, medical uses and phytochemistry.

2024年10月13日 · Vachellia nilotica is a fast-growing though small, spiny, evergreen tree with a broad, rounded (rarely umbrella-shaped) crown. It can range in height from about 2.5 metres on poorer soils to a tree 14 metres or more tall [ ]. The straight bole can be 100cm in diameter [ ].