Senegalia nigrescens explained

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]

Notes and References

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