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Vachellia nilotica, more commonly known as Acacia nilotica, and by the vernacular names of gum arabic tree, babul, thorn mimosa, Egyptian acacia or thorny acacia, is a flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
Dec 18, 2016 · Acacia Arabica, or Babul, is a commonly used herb for treating several diseases. It can help in the treatment of gingivitis, cavity formation in the tooth and high cholesterol. This herb is known for the strong medicinal properties it possesses, which help in the management of a range of disorders as given below: Gingivitis.
Gum arabic (gum acacia, gum sudani, Senegal gum and by other names) is a natural gum originally consisting of the hardened sap of two species of the Acacia tree, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal.
Acaia arabica is a slow growing, long lived tree usually growing 2.5-7 m tall, but occasionally reaching up to 20 m in height. It has a flattened or umbrella shaped crown and bright yellow, sweet-scented flower heads.
Dec 22, 2023 · Acacia Arabica, also known as the Babul tree or Indian gum Arabic, is a visually stunning plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Its delicate, feathery foliage and fragrant, golden-yellow flowers make it an enchanting addition to any garden or indoor space.
Learn about the versatile Acacia Arabica tree, its medicinal uses, production of gum Arabic, soil improvement, and its role in ecological restoration. Discover the benefits and sustainable applications of this valuable tree native to the Indian subcontinent.
It is a pioneer species that is relatively fast growing on arid sites. A. nilotica is an important riverine tree in India, Sudan and Senegal, where it is planted for timber. Houerou (1988) describes native range habitat types for several subspecies, tomentosa, adstringens and nilotica.
