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Senegalia polyacantha

White Thorn, Catechu Tree
Other regional names: Whitethorn
  • Whitethorn
Also known as: Acacia catechu Griseb. +11 more
  • Acacia catechu Griseb.
  • Acacia catechu subsp. suma (Roxb.) Roberty
  • Acacia polyacantha Willd.
  • Acacia suma (Roxb.) Buch.-Ham. ex Voigt
  • Acacia suma (Roxb.) Kurz
  • Acacia suma (Roxb.) Kurz ex Brandis
  • Acacia suma Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.
  • Gagnebina tamariscina Bojer
  • Mimosa albida Roxb. ex Wall.
  • Mimosa suma Roxb.
  • Mimosa tamariscina B.Hayne ex Wall.
  • Senegalia suma (Roxb.) Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Senegalia polyacantha (commonly known as White Thorn or Catechu Tree) is a tree within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Caprivi Strip, Central African Republic, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe

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)
Jamaica, Leeward Is., Peru, Puerto Rico, Windward Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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