Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha
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S. p. subsp. campylacantha
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| Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha (Hochst. ex. A.Rich.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
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Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha is a perennial tree native to Africa. Common names for it are whitethorn and witdoring.[2] It is not listed as being a threatened species. Its uses include wood and medicine.[1]
Uses
Repellent uses
The root emits chemical compounds that repel animals including crocodiles, snakes and rats.[3][4]
Medicinal purposes
Root extract of S. polycantha is useful for snakebites and is applied to wash the skin of children who are agitated at night time.[3]
Wood
The tree is good for using as firewood, but its thorns complicate its use.[4] The tree's heartwood has a density of about 705 kg/m³.[5]
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