Vachellia oerfota | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
Clade: | Mimosoid clade |
Genus: | Vachellia |
Species: | V. oerfota
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Binomial name | |
Vachellia oerfota | |
Range of Vachellia oerfota | |
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Vachellia oerfota is a perennial shrub or tree which is native to Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Among other things, it is used in making beverages.[3] It grows 1–5m high.[4] It is an important legume tree commonly browsed by goats and camels in Africa. It is valued as a fodder by pastoralists.[5]