A strong fibre is obtained from the bark. The bark is reported to be a rich source of tannin. The source of a resin called Gomme Rouge. Other Uses The pods have been used as beads in necklaces. It has been grown successfully with Azadirachta indica in shelterbelts. It is the tree most recommended for reclaiming dunes in India and Africa. Also known as Acacia tortilisīeads Biomass Charcoal Disinfectant Fibre Fodder Fuel Furniture Gum Shelterbelt Soil stabilization Tannin WoodĪgroforestry Uses: Due to its drought hardiness and fast growth, this is a promising species for afforesting shifting sand dunes, refractory sites, hill slopes, ravines and lateritic soils. The timber is not durable but used for planking, boxes, poles, plywood, furniture, house construction, and farm implements. The fruits are used as molluscicide and algicide. The stems are used against asthma and seeds are for diarrhea.
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Powdered bark is used as an anthelmintic and on skin conditions. A porridge is made from the pods when seeds have been removed. The immature seeds are eaten and the stems produce an edible gum. It has a wide range of uses including food source and medicine. tortilis is tolerant to drought, high alkalinity, high temperatures, sandy and stony soils, strongly sloped rooting surfaces, and sand blasting. Flowers are small, white, fragrant, and occur in tight clusters. The leaves are pinnate, with each leaf composed of about 15 pairs of leaflets. It has a large, spreading, umbrella-shaped canopy. Vachellia tortilis, otherwise known as Umbrella Thorn, is a medium to large tree native to the savanna and Sahel of Africa that grows up to 21 m in height.