Senegalia manubensis
Senegalia manubensis is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Somalia, and is threatened by habitat loss.[1] Its appearance consists of a small tree with a rounded crown, growing to a maximum of 5 metres tall.[2]
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| Species: | S. manubensis |
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| Senegalia manubensis (J. H. Ross) Kyal. & Boatwr. | |
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Acacia manubensis J. H. Ross | |
Uses
The plant is gathered from the wild as it contains a gum which can be sold at local markets. [2]
References
- Thulin, M. 1998. Senegalia manubensis (as Acacia manubensis). 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 18 July 2007.
- "Senegalia manubensis - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
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