Vachellia tortilis, widely known as Acacia tortilis but now attributed to the genus Vachellia of the Mimosa Family (Mimosaceae), [4] is the umbrella thorn acacia, also known as umbrella thorn and Israeli babool, [5] a medium to large canopied tree native to most of Africa, primarily to the savanna and Sahel of Africa (especially the Somali penin...

The prolific pods make good fodder for desert grazers and the foliage is also palatable, Acacia tortilis being one of the major dry season fodder trees of the Sahara-Sahelian belt. Bark is used for string in Tanzania.

Acacia tortilis is small- to medium-sized slow growing tree with an umbrella-shaped canopy, belonging to the family Fabaceae. It has both straight and hooked thorns to help protect its highly nutritious leaves and pods from herbivores.

Vachellia tortilis . Synonyms: Acacia tortilis . Common Names: umbrella thorn. Botanical Family: Fabaceae. Botanical Characteristics: The umbrella thorn is a slow-growing tree/bush that reaches heights of 5-20 m tall in its natural habitat. The bark of this species is gray to dark black, with twisting longitudinal fissures. Primary

Vachellia tortilis is a characteristic tree of red Kalahari sand and is common on heavy soils. The trees grow in deciduous woodlands and wooded grasslands. Each tree is a survivor that can tolerate dry times. As a result, they are common in low rainfall areas.

A comparative study of phytochemical profile and antioxidant activity of Sahelian plants used in the treatment of infectious diseases in northern part of Burkina Faso: Acacia seyal Delile and Acacia tortilis (Forssk.)

Acacia tortilis, often called the “umbrella thorn’ for its distinctive spreading crown, is one of the most widespread trees in seasonally dry areas of Africa and the Middle East. The umbrella thorn is the dominant tree in many savanna communities and provides an important source of browse for both wild and domesticated animals.

Acacia tortilis (=Vachellia tortilis) is a hardy, deciduous, drought resistant, slow growing umbrella-shaped Acacia. It bears abundant, fragrant, white, puffball flowers from November to January followed by distinctive curled pods that rattle in the wind.

Acacia tortilis occurs from sand dunes and rocky scarps to alluvial valley bottoms, avoiding seasonally waterlogged sites. A very drought resistant species, the umbrella thorn grows in areas with annual rainfall as low as 40 mm and as much as 1200 mm, with dry seasons of 1-12 months.

Acacia tortilis is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 21 m tall; well-developed multiple boles support a flat-topped or rounded, spreading crown; bark grey to black or dark brown, rough, fissured or smooth; young branchlets densely pubescent or glabrous to