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Sweet Thorn

Vachellia karroo

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (India, Turkey), and Europe (France, Italy, Norway).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (tumbuhan)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Vachellia
Species
Vachellia karroo (Sweet Thorn)

Similar Species in Vachellia

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Arabic Gumtree
Vachellia nilotica
Least Concern
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Barkly's Wattle
Vachellia sutherlandii
Least Concern
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Bastard Umbrella Thorn
Vachellia luederitzii
Least Concern
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blackbrush
Vachellia rigidula
Least Concern
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Roman cassie
Vachellia caven
Least Concern
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Whistling Thorn
Vachellia drepanolobium
Least Concern
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Candle Thorn
Vachellia hebeclada
Least Concern
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Ankle Thorn
Vachellia robusta
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sweet Thorn?
The scientific name of Sweet Thorn is Vachellia karroo. It belongs to the genus Vachellia.
What is the conservation status of Sweet Thorn?
Sweet Thorn (Vachellia karroo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sweet Thorn live?
Sweet Thorn is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (India, Turkey), and Europe (France, Italy, Norway).. Countries include France, India, Italy, Mauritius, Norway, Turkey.
What family does Sweet Thorn belong to?
Sweet Thorn (Vachellia karroo) belongs to the genus Vachellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Sweet Thorn endangered?
No, Sweet Thorn (Vachellia karroo) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sweet Thorn belong to?
Sweet Thorn (Vachellia karroo) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of Sweet Thorn?
The closest relatives of Sweet Thorn in the genus Vachellia include Ankle Thorn, Arabic Gumtree, Barkly's Wattle, Bastard Umbrella Thorn, blackbrush.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Vachellia — 20 Species

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Ankle Thorn
Vachellia robusta
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Arabic Gumtree
Vachellia nilotica
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Barkly's Wattle
Vachellia sutherlandii
LC 🐾
Bastard Umbrella Thorn
Vachellia luederitzii
LC 🐾
blackbrush
Vachellia rigidula
LC 🐾
Roman cassie
Vachellia caven
LC 🐾
Whistling Thorn
Vachellia drepanolobium
LC 🐾
Candle Thorn
Vachellia hebeclada
LC 🐾
Horned Thorn
Vachellia grandicornuta
LC 🐾
Morocco-gum
Vachellia gummifera
DD 🐾
Camel Thorn
Vachellia erioloba
LC 🐾
Hairy Acacia
Vachellia permixta
LC 🐾
Cork-bark Thorn
Vachellia davyi
LC 🐾
distiller's acacia
Vachellia leucophloea
LC 🐾
Fever Tree
Vachellia xanthophloea
LC 🐾
mescat acacia
Vachellia constricta
LC 🐾
Poke-me-boy
Vachellia anegadensis
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Sticky Thorn
Vachellia borleae
LC 🐾
Vlei Thorn
Vachellia stuhlmannii
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Sweet acacia
Vachellia farnesiana
LC
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