Senegalia manubensis | |
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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
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Binomial name | |
Senegalia manubensis (J. H. Ross) Kyal. & Boatwr.
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Synonyms | |
Acacia manubensis J. H. Ross |
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]
The plant is gathered from the wild as it contains a gum which can be sold at local markets.[2]