Fabaceae FAMILY

Faidherbia albida

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

The seeds are toxic[ 1294 Title Potential of Australian Acacias in combating hunger in semi-arid lands Publication Conservation Science W. Aust. 4 (3):161-169 (2002) Author Rinaudo A.; Patel P.; Thomson L.A.J. Publisher Year 2002 ISBN Description ].

Botanical Description

Faidherbia albida is one of the largest deciduous thorn trees with spreading branches and a rounded crown; It generally grows up to 20 metres tall, but is capable of reaching up to 30 metres. The bole is usually up to 100cm in diameter, occasionally to 150cm[ 299 Title Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa. Publication Author Website http://www.prota.org Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa. , 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. ]. A multi-purpose tree, it provides food, medicines and a range of commodities for the local population. It is highly valued as a soil stabilizer and is used to provide shade for plantation crops. It makes a good ornamental and can be planted in gardens and along avenues[ 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. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeAfrica, from South Africa north through eastern Africa to Sudan, Eritrea and on to Israel.

HabitatBanks of seasonal and perennial rivers and streams on sandy alluvial soils or on flat land where Vertisols predominate[ 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. ].