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Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Kyal. & Boatwr.

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Derivation of specific name

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polyacantha: with many spines
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Acacia polyacantha Willd.
subsp. campylacantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Brenan Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=126120
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Description

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Medium-sized to large semi-deciduous tree with a typically layered crown. The bark is pale to dark yellowish-brown, pealing to show whitish inner layers. The thorns are hooked, often persisting on the larger branches and the trunk (see photo top right). The leaf petioles have an oblong flattened gland near the base. Inflorescences axillary, elongated spikes of creamy white flowers. Fruit flat and thin but not papery, splitting while still on the tree.
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Acacia polyacantha Willd.
subsp. campylacantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Brenan Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=126120
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Frequency

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Common
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Acacia polyacantha Willd.
subsp. campylacantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Brenan Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=126120
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Insects whose larvae eat this plant species

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Axiocerses tjoane tjoane (Common scarlet)
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Acacia polyacantha Willd.
subsp. campylacantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Brenan Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=126120
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Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha

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Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha is a perennial tree native to Africa. Common names for it are whitethorn and witdoring.[2] It is not listed as being a threatened species. Its uses include wood and medicine.[1]

Uses

Repellent uses

The root emits chemical compounds that repel animals including crocodiles, snakes and rats.[3][4]

Medicinal purposes

Root extract of S. polycantha is useful for snakebites and is applied to wash the skin of children who are agitated at night time.[3]

Wood

The tree is good for using as firewood, but its thorns complicate its use.[4] The tree's heartwood has a density of about 705 kg/m3.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b ILDIS LegumeWeb
  2. ^ "Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Acacia polyacantha". www.plantzafrica.com. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
  4. ^ a b "Species Information". www.worldagroforestrycentre.org. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
  5. ^ FAO
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Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha: Brief Summary

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Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha is a perennial tree native to Africa. Common names for it are whitethorn and witdoring. It is not listed as being a threatened species. Its uses include wood and medicine.

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