Acacia laeta
Acacia laeta on a hill near Djibo, Burkina Faso
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Subfamily:	Mimosoideae
Genus:	Acacia
Species:	A. laeta
Binomial name
Acacia laeta Benth.
Range of Acacia laeta

Acacia laeta is a perennial shrub or tree growing to a height of 4-10m. Its flowers are yellow to creamy white and they appear near the end of the rainiest part of the year.^[1] It is native to Africa and the Middle East.^[2]

[edit] Uses

Parts of the tree are used for dyestuff.^[1]

The tree is used for fodder; the foliage and seed pods make good forage for livestock and the tree stands up well to this use.^[1]

It produces an edible gum. ^[1]

Water and heat are used to extract tannin from the tree's bark for use in tanning hides.^[1]

The wood is used for fuel, charcoal and domestic construction. It is used to make wooden posts for fences.^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e f} AgroForestryTree Database
2. ^ ILDIS LegumeWeb

[edit] External links

• Acacia laeta Photos (Google Images)
• Acacia laeta in West African plants - A Photo Guide.

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