Senegalia galpinii
Monkey Thorn, Monkeythorn
Also known as: Acacia galpinii Burtt Davy +2 more
- Acacia galpinii Burtt Davy
- Acacia somalensis Brenan
- Acacia trispinosa Marloth & Engl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Senegalia galpinii (commonly known as Monkey-thorn) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Senegalia, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe