Vachellia erioloba
Camel Thorn, Camelthorn
Other regional names: Giraffe Thorn
- Giraffe Thorn
Also known as: Acacia giraffae var. espinosa Kuntze +5 more
- Acacia giraffae var. espinosa Kuntze
- Acacia giraffae Willd.
- Mimosa cameleopardalis Barrow
- Mimosa giraffae Poir.
- Vachellia erioloba (E.Mey.) Seigler & Ebinger
- Vachellia giraffae (Willd.)
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Africa, Vachellia erioloba (commonly known as Camel Thorn) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Caprivi Strip, Free State, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Zambia, Zimbabwe