Vachellia tortilis, widely known as Acacia tortilis but now attributed to the genus Vachellia, [4] is the umbrella thorn acacia, also known as umbrella thorn and Israeli babool, [5] a medium to large canopied tree native to most of Africa, primarily to the savanna and Sahel of Africa (especially the Somali peninsula and Sudan), but also ...

Genus: Acacia Species: tortillis Umbrella Thorn Acacia is one of the most recognizable trees of the African savanna. It grows in sand dunes and rocky grounds of Africa's grasslands. Acacia's grow in areas with annual rainfall as low as 4 cm. This tree can survive in 122° F temperatures during the day, and freezing temperatures at nights.

2024年2月26日 · The Umbrella Thorn Acacia, scientifically known as Vachellia tortilis, is a remarkable tree native to the African plains that has shown incredible resilience in the face of climate change. This tree is known for its ability to adapt to shifting environmental conditions, making it a prime example of climate resilience in native trees.

A drought-resistant tree with the classic, umbrella-shaped canopy associated with thorn trees. Many bird species take advantage of the protection it offers and build their nests in the canopy.

2024年10月13日 · An important, multi-purpose tree within its native range, where it has a wide range of uses, providing food, medicines, timber, fuel, tannins etc. It is often gathered from the wild for local use, and is also used in planting schemes for soil stabilization and shelterbelts [

2024年6月16日 · The Umbrella Thorn Acacia, scientifically known as Acacia tortillis, stands tall as one of the most iconic trees in the African savanna. Its majestic presence can be witnessed in the sandy dunes and rocky landscapes of Africa’s grasslands.

The Umbrella Thorn is one of the most widely distributed Acacia's. This tree can be found in Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland, Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Northern Cape. The tree has been described in Egypt and Arabia 200 years ago. It is said that stands of this tree show areas of good soil and good grasses.

A small to medium sized slow growing tree with an umbrella shaped canopy. It has both straight and hooked thorns to help protect its highly nutritious leaves and pods from herbivores. These drought resistant trees occur in deciduous woodland, bushveld and grassveld. 7 facts about the umbrella thorn (Acacia tortilis Subspecies heteracantha) 1.

2011年4月13日 · One of the most widely distributed trees across Africa, the umbrella thorn (Acacia tortilis) grows well in arid regions across the savanna and seasonally moist deserts into the Middle East, too. Romantic safari photographs often reveal the distinctive flat-topped and umbrella-like silhouette of this tree with a setting sun in the distance.

Name Umbrella Thorn (Acacia tortilis) Description This tree is the archetypal shape of a thorn tree, shaped like an umbrella. It is a slow growing tree, reaching heights from 5 m to 20 m and a span of 8 m to 13 m. The bark is greyish-black in colour and is rough to the touch.