Senegalia manubensis
Senegalia manubensis is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Somalia, and is threatened by habitat loss.[1] Its appearance consists of a small tree with a rounded crown, growing to a maximum of 5 metres tall.[2]
| Senegalia manubensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Clade: | Mimosoid clade |
| Genus: | Senegalia |
| Species: | S. manubensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Senegalia manubensis (J. H. Ross) Kyal. & Boatwr. | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Acacia manubensis J. H. Ross | |
Uses
The plant is gathered from the wild as it contains a gum which can be sold at local markets.[2]
References
- Thulin, M. (1998). "Senegalia manubensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32879A9731322. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32879A9731322.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- "Senegalia manubensis - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
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