Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha

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]

Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha
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. polyacantha
Subspecies:	S. p. subsp. campylacantha
Trinomial name
Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha (Hochst. ex. A.Rich.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Range of S. p. subsp. campylacantha
Synonyms[1]
Acacia caffra var. campylacantha (A.Rich.) Aubrev. Acacia campylacantha A.Rich. Acacia catechu subsp. suma (Roxb.) Roberty Acacia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha (Hochst. ex. A.Rich.) Brenan

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]