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Vachellia
elatior
(Brenan) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Published In:
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 172(4): 512. 2013. (
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.
)
Project Name Data
(Last Modified On 10/10/2018)
Acceptance :
Accepted
Species profile
(Last Modified On 11/25/2019)
Typical Adult Height Range (m):
>12
Exceptional Height (m) [Note: often only attained in more mesic conditions]:
40
Life Form:
Tree
Annual Precipitation Range (mm):
250-399
Habitat(s):
Watercourses
Substrate(s):
Sandy
Global Regions of Occurrence:
East Africa, North-east Africa
- Geographic Range:
Sudan, Kenya, Uganda
Single-country Endemic:
No
IUCN Redlist Category:
LC (Least Concern)
Armament (spines, thorns, etc.):
yes
Leaf Duration:
Evergreen
Uses:
Fuel, Timber, Forage/Fodder, Craft Materials, Medicinal, Shade/Shelter, Nitrogen Fixation, Soil Protection