Acacia albida (Faidherbia albida) - Revision history

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 == General Plant Info ==
 [[File:Faidherbia albida Bot Illus - Scott.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|alt=Faidherbia (Acacia) albida botanical illustration by Scott (SANBI 2007).]]
 [[File:Acacia albida bark.JPG|thumbnail|right|200px|alt=Bark and tree ID tag on Acacia (Faidherbia) albida taken at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, South Africa (xantho 2012).]]
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 Sacred tree in Judaism, known as 'Anna Tree' or Winter Thorn.
-== Distribution  ==
+== Geographic distribution  ==
 Middle-east: Israel, Lebanon, Jordan and Yemen.
 Africa: from Senegal to Ethiopia, and southwards through East Africa to the Transvaal and Lesotho, most common in Sudan.
 == Identification ==
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 Leaves used for colds, ophthalmia and as an astringent for the teeth and may contain fluorine (Barnes and Fagg 2003: 42; Hutchings et al. 1996; Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk 1962; Wickens et al. 1995).
-== Extraction teks ==
+== Extraction ==
-== Cultivation / Growing conditions ==
+== Cultivation ==
 '''Germination:''' Seeds, which can be collected from August onwards, germinate readily after pre-treatment, but there is much variability in germination (Spicer et al. 2003: 128).

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 == References ==
 Dancette, C. & Poulain, J.F. 1969, "Influence of Acacia albida on pedoclimatic factors and crop yields", African Soils, vol. 14, pp. 143-184.

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 *http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/q2934e/q2934e02.htm
 == References ==
 Hutchings, A., Scott, A.H., Lewis, G. & Cunningham, A.B. 1996, Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory, University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg.
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 Wickens, G. 1969, "A Study of Acacia albida Del. (Mimosoïdeae)", Kew Bulletin, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 181-202.
 Wood, P.J. 1992, "The botany and distribution of Faidherbia albida." in Faidherbia albida in the West African semi-arid tropids: proceedings of a workshop, 22-26 Apr 1991, Niamey, Niger, ed. R. Vandenbeldt, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Topics, Patancheru, India, pp. 9-17.

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 McGahuey, M. 1985, Impact of forestry initiatives in the Sahel on production of food, fodder and wood, Chemonics International, Washington, D.C.
 Nongonierma, A. 1976, "Contribution a l'etude bio-systematique du genre Acacia Miller en Afrique occidentale. II. Caracteres des inflorescences et des fleurs.", Bulletin IFAN, vol. 38, pp. 487-642.
 Watt, J.M. & Breyer-Brandwijk, M.G. 1932, ''The Medicinal and Poisonous Plants of Southern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal uses, chemical composition, pharmacological effects and toxicology in man and animal'', E. & S. Livingstone, Edinburgh.

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 == Other uses ==
-Cattle fodder, nitrogen fixation, silverculture.
+''Faidherbia albida'' provides many useful products, the main ones being wood, foliage and pods. The pods and foliage are a valuable source of fodder for both livestock and wildlife, especially as both are available at the end of the dry season when there is little other available forage. The pods have a high protein content, but at times they contain a toxin when unripe. This can be removed by boiling (Spicer et al. 2003: 128). Other uses include as cattle fodder, for nitrogen fixation, and silverculture.
-'''Medicinal:''' Bark used for stomach disorders. Leaves used for colds and ophthalmia (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk 1962; Hutchings et al. 1996).
+Barks, roots and crushed pods have been used as a fish poison.
 == Extraction teks ==

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 == Cultivation / Growing conditions ==
-Germination: Seeds, which can be collected from August onwards, germinate readily after pre-treatment, but there is much variability in germination (Spicer et al. 2003: 128).
+'''Germination:''' Seeds, which can be collected from August onwards, germinate readily after pre-treatment, but there is much variability in germination (Spicer et al. 2003: 128).
-Propagation: Cuttings set in sand can give up to 65% establishment (Spicer et al. 2003: 128).
+'''Propagation:''' Cuttings set in sand can give up to 65% establishment (Spicer et al. 2003: 128).
-Soil: Suited to sandy alluvial soils. The species is tolerant of saline soils, periodic waterlogging and fire. It can grow on some slightly toxic soils, but does not do well in alkaline soils (Spicer et al. 2003: 128).
+'''Soil:''' Suited to sandy alluvial soils. The species is tolerant of saline soils, periodic waterlogging and fire. It can grow on some slightly toxic soils, but does not do well in alkaline soils (Spicer et al. 2003: 128).
-Growth: Trees of this species can live to over 100 years. Growth is rapid, particularly once the taproots reach the water table. The trees have a long taproot. Rapid early growth means that trees can reach a height of 7 metres in 3 years. Young trees coppice readily. Once established, plants are tolerant of cold but not of frost (Spicer et al. 2003: 128).
+'''Growth:''' Trees of this species can live to over 100 years. Growth is rapid, particularly once the taproots reach the water table. The trees have a long taproot. Rapid early growth means that trees can reach a height of 7 metres in 3 years. Young trees coppice readily. Once established, plants are tolerant of cold but not of frost (Spicer et al. 2003: 128).
 == Suppliers ==

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	[[File:Faidherbia albida Bot Illus - Scott.jpg\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|alt=Faidherbia (Acacia) albida botanical illustration by Scott (SANBI 2007).]]		[[File:Faidherbia albida Bot Illus - Scott.jpg\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|alt=Faidherbia (Acacia) albida botanical illustration by Scott (SANBI 2007).]]
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		+	[[File:Acacia albida Distribution Map - Wickens (1969).jpeg\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|alt=Distribution map for Acacia (Faidherbia) albida from Wickens (1969: 184).]]

	[[File:Acacia albida bark.JPG\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|alt=Bark and tree ID tag on Acacia (Faidherbia) albida taken at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, South Africa (xantho 2012).]]		[[File:Acacia albida bark.JPG\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|alt=Bark and tree ID tag on Acacia (Faidherbia) albida taken at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, South Africa (xantho 2012).]]

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	== General Plant Info ==		== General Plant Info ==
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		+	[[File:Faidherbia albida Bot Illus - Scott.jpg\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|alt=Faidherbia (Acacia) albida botanical illustration by Scott (SANBI 2007).]]
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		+	[[File:Acacia albida bark.JPG\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|alt=Bark and tree ID tag on Acacia (Faidherbia) albida taken at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, South Africa (xantho 2012).]]

	Sacred tree in Judaism, known as 'Anna Tree' or Winter Thorn.		Sacred tree in Judaism, known as 'Anna Tree' or Winter Thorn.