Vachellia abyssinica
Nyanga Flat Top
Also known as: Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth. +3 more
- Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth.
- Acacia abyssinica var. abyssinica
- Acacia xiphocarpa Hochst. ex Benth.
- Acacia xiphocarpa Hochst. ex Engl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Africa, Vachellia abyssinica (commonly known as Nyanga flat-top) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms