Senegalia nigrescens

The knobthorn (Senegalia nigrescens) 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] 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]

Senegalia nigrescens
In Limpopo, South Africa
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S. nigrescens
Binomial name
Senegalia nigrescens
(Oliv.) P. J. H. Hurter
Synonyms
  • Acacia nigrescens Oliv.
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References

  1. Masupa, Thabo. "Senegalia nigrescens (as Acacia nigrescens)". PlantZAfrica.com. National Herbarium, Pretoria. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  2. Van Wyk, Piet (2008). Field guide to the TREES of the Kruger National Park. Cape Town: Struik. p. 69. ISBN 978-1-77007-759-1.

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