Vachellia xanthophloea

Vachellia xanthophloea
Vachellia xanthophloea

Common names: fever tree (English). 
Botanical name: Vachellia xanthophloea

The fever tree, Vachellia xanthophloea, is a striking tree with yellow-green bark, white thorns, and golden ball-like flowers. It grows in swampy areas and along watercourses in eastern and southern Africa, where it provides food and shelter for many animals, such as elephants, giraffes, monkeys, and birds. The fever tree got its name from the early settlers who mistakenly blamed it for causing malaria, but it has also been used medicinally for treating fevers and eye problems. This fast-growing tree is ideal for creating a focal point in a garden or landscape, as it can tolerate moderate frost and enrich the soil with nitrogen. It can be easily propagated from seed and transplanted when young.

Uses & Benefits: medicine, ponds & ecopools, wetlands

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Family: Fabaceae
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