Vachellia nilotica, more commonly known as Acacia nilotica, and by the vernacular names of gum arabic tree, [5] babul, [6] thorn mimosa, Egyptian acacia or thorny acacia, [7] is a flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica is a perennial tree native to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. It is also cultivated in Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. Common names for it include babul, kikar and prickly acacia. [2] Its uses include chemical products, environmental management, fiber, food and drink, forage, medicine and ...

3 天之前 · The Kikar tree, scientifically known as Acacia nilotica, is a thorny, deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent, Africa, and the Middle East. Renowned for its hardy nature, drought tolerance, and versatile uses, the Kikar tree holds cultural, economic, and ecological significance in various regions.

Description : Kikar is the small thorny tree. It grows to the height of 7 – 12 meter. It has yellow round head flowers which are nectar less. The bark is red -brown to blackish and rough. The leaves are light green and fern like up to 120 mm long and 50 mm wide.

2016年12月18日 · Acacia Nilotica, Acacia Arabica, and Mimosa Nilotica are accepted as synonyms of Vachellia Nilotica. Its common name is Gum Arabic Tree and it is called Babul and Kikar in Hindi. Acacia Arabica, or Babul, is a commonly used herb for treating several diseases.

2024年2月14日 · The Kikar tree, scientifically known as Acacia nilotica, is a species native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Africa and the Middle East. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this deciduous tree is characterized by its distinctive thorny branches and feathery foliage, making it easily recognizable amidst its surroundings.

2025年3月24日 · The Babul tree, scientifically known as Vachellia nilotica (formerly Acacia nilotica), is a thorny, deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent, Africa, and the Middle East. Revered for its medicinal properties, durable wood, and ecological significance, the Babul tree holds cultural and economic importance in various regions.

This tree is native to Pakistan and is found in the Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is wild as well as extensively cultivated throughout the world, usually below 600 m in elevation. Heart wood is distinct from heart sapwood.

2018年6月4日 · · The tree is native to Pakistan and found in Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, and KPK. o SILVICULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS. · An intolerant, drought resistant tree. · With minor problems with seed insects. · It is usually reproduced from seed pretreatment of seed with boiling water. · It is relatively fast-growing species.

Vachellia nilotica (widely known by the taxonomic synonym Acacia nilotica, or the common names gum arabic tree, Babul/Kikar, Egyptian thorn, Sant tree, Al-sant or prickly acacia; called thorn mimosa or prickly acacia in Australia; lekkerruikpeul or scented thorn in South Africa; karuvela maram in South India) is a species of Vachellia native to ...