Acacia negrii
Pichi-Sermoli
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
The bark and gum are edible portions.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in arid and semi arid regions. It grows in mountain woodland. It grows between 2,000-3,100 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Middle East, Saudi Arabia,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae. It is an at risk species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Adachaa, Tedecha
References (2)
- Beche D, Gebeyehu G, Feyisa K., 2016, Indigenous Utilization and Management of Useful Plants in and around Awash National Park, Ethiopia. J Plant Biol Soil Health. 3(1):12.
- Lulekal, E., et al, 2011, Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity. Afrika Focus - Vol. 24, No 2. pp 71-121
