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Arabic Gumtree

Vachellia nilotica

Least Concern

About

The Arabic Gumtree (Vachellia nilotica) is a species in the genus Vachellia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Venezuela).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇻🇪 Venezuela 🇾🇪 Yemen

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Vachellia nilotica (Arabic Gumtree)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish acacia gomifera

French acacia à gomme

German arabische Gummiakazie

Arabic Qarad

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Vachellia sutherlandii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arabic Gumtree?

The scientific name of Arabic Gumtree is Vachellia nilotica. It belongs to the genus Vachellia.

What is the conservation status of Arabic Gumtree?

Arabic Gumtree (Vachellia nilotica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Arabic Gumtree live?

Arabic Gumtree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Venezuela).. Countries include Australia, China, Guinea, Indonesia, Iraq, Timor-Leste, Venezuela, Yemen.

What family does Arabic Gumtree belong to?

Arabic Gumtree (Vachellia nilotica) belongs to the genus Vachellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Arabic Gumtree endangered?

No, Arabic Gumtree (Vachellia nilotica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Arabic Gumtree belong to?

Arabic Gumtree (Vachellia nilotica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Arabic Gumtree?

The closest relatives of Arabic Gumtree in the genus Vachellia include Ankle Thorn, Barkly's Wattle, Bastard Umbrella Thorn, blackbrush, Camel Thorn.