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ZZ Vachellia amythethophylla

(Steud. ex A. Rich.) Kyal. & Boatwr.

Fabaceae Edible: Medicine

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Description

A spiny tropical shrub in the legume family that grows 8 m tall, typically found between 600-2,000 m above sea level.

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Medicinal Uses

Used medicinally.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It usually grows between 600-2,000 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe,

Synonyms

Acacia amythethophylla A. Rich.Acacia macrothyrsa Harmsand others

References (2)

  • Ferns, Useful Tropical Plants.
  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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