Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica
Also known as: Acacia nilotica subsp. nilotica +2 more
- Acacia nilotica subsp. nilotica
- Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.Wight
- Mimosa scorpioides L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub or tree.
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Vachellia nilotica subsp. nilotica is a scrambling shrub or tree within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Vachellia nilotica, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Gambia, The, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sudan, Yemen
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Bahamas, Bolivia, California, Cuba, Ecuador, Galápagos, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Peru, Puerto Rico, Queensland, South Australia, Trinidad-Tobago, West Himalaya, Western Australia, Windward Is.
Base Species & Variations