Vachellia pennatula

Botanical Description

Vachellia pennatula is a semideciduous tree, usually with a broad, spreading, flat-topped crown; it usually grows 3 - 10 metres tall, occasionally to 12 metres. The short, straight bole can be up to 25cm in diameter[ 303 Title World Agroforesty Centre Publication Author Website http://www.worldagroforestry.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc. , 331 Title Flora of Guatemala Publication Author Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark Website http://www.archive.org/ Publisher Year 1946 - 1976 ISBN Description A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/ , 423 Title Desert Tropicals Publication Author Website http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild mainly as a source of fuel and fence posts, but also as a medicine, source of tannins and possibly as a food. It can be grown to provide shade in plantations and to prevent soil erosion. It is quite probably a good species to choose within its native range as a pioneer to restore native woodlands and establish woodland gardens.