Useful Tree Species for Eastern Africa
a species selection tool based on the VECEA Map
Upland Acacia wooded grassland (We)
Description
Where domestic (or wild) animals are numerous, East African evergreen bushland (Be) has been severely degraded and invaded by Acacia species. It is therefore typical to find Acacia drepanolobium, Acacia hockii, Acacia kirkii and Acacia seyal occurring together with evergreen species such as Carissa edulis, Dodonaea viscosa, Euclea divinorum, Euclea racemosa and Tarchonanthus camphoratus (White 1983 p. 115). Similarly, Evergreen bushland (Be) communities of the Lake Victoria region have been extensively destroyed and replaced by a lightly wooded Acacia grassland dominated by Acacia hockii, Acacia gerrardii, Acacia kirkii, Acacia senegal and Euphorbia candelabrum (also an emergent of evergreen bushland (Be)).
As several of these Acacia species are also typical of Edaphic wooded grassland on drainage-impeded or seasonally flooded soils (wd), we expect that not all areas that were mapped as Upland Acacia wooded grassland are an “alternative steady state” of Evergreen and semi-evergreen bushland and thicket (Be). As we lacked ancillary information, we do not know which portion of Upland Acacia wooded grassland occurs mainly for edaphic reasons (this is something that we will try to resolve in later versions of the VECEA map). Because of the floristic overlap in Acacia species between Acacia-Commiphora deciduous wooded grassland (Wd) and Upland Acacia wooded grassland, it is also possible that some areas that we mapped as Upland Acacia wooded grassland should have been mapped as Acacia-Commiphora deciduous wooded grassland (Wd) instead.
- Gachathi 2008; Figure 6.2 in VECEA Volume 3
Plant species
The main species recorded to occur within this vegetation type are listed below. Clicking the name of any of these species will open the page for that species on the Agroforestry Species Switchboard. Between brackets the English vernacular name of the species and the documented country distribution of the species (B=Burundi, E=Ethiopia, K=Kenya, M=Malawi, R=Rwanda, T=Tanzania, U=Uganda, Z=Zambia) is provided.
Based on information on species presence in national manifestations of vegetation types, each species was classified as a regionally dominant, characteristic, present or marginal species for a vegetation type (Read more ...)
- Dominant - if the regional documentation classified the species as dominant.
- Characteristic - if the species was documented to be characteristic for at least half of all the national manifestations of the vegetation type and if the species was characteristic in at least two national manifestations of the vegetation type. Species were always classified as characteristic if the species was a regional indicator or regional characteristic species for the vegetation type.
- Present - if the species was documented to be characteristic in at least one of the national manifestations of the vegetation type or if the species was documented to be present in a least half of all the national manifestations of the vegetation type. Species that were already listed as characteristic were excluded.
- Marginal distribution - if some of the national documentation listed the species, but where the species was not included as characteristic or present.
- Characteristic species Acacia drepanolobium (Whistling thorn, EKTU), Acacia gerrardii (Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia hockii (White thorn acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia kirkii (Flood-plain acacia, BKRTUZ), Acacia senegal (Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Acokanthera schimperi (Arrow poison tree, EKRTU), Capparis tomentosa (Woolly caper-bush, BEKMRTUZ), Carissa spinarum (Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Cussonia holstii (EKRTU), Dodonaea viscosa (Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Cassine buchananii (EKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia similis (BEKRTU), Pterolobium stellatum (Redwing, EKMRTUZ), Schrebera alata (Wing-leaved wooden-pear, BEKMRTUZ), Scutia myrtina (BEKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Tarenna graveolens (BEKRTU)
- Species present Acacia brevispica (Wait-a-bit thorn, BEKRTU), Acacia mellifera (Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia sieberiana (Paperbark thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia adianthifolia (Rough-bark flat-crown, BKMRTUZ), Albizia amara (Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ)
- Marginal species (occurrence less certain) Allophylus rubifolius (BEKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Boscia angustifolia (EKMRTUZ), Boscia salicifolia (Willow-leaved boscia, EKMTUZ), Commiphora habessinica (Abyssinian myrrh, BEKRTUZ), Cordia africana (Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Cussonia arborea (Cabbage tree, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya buettneri (BERU), Dombeya rotundifolia (White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina burttii (KT), Ficus glumosa (African rock fig, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Grewia tembensis (EK), Lannea fulva (BKRTU), Lannea humilis (BEKRTUZ), Lannea schimperi (Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (False marula, EKMRTUZ), Ozoroa insignis (Tropical resin tree, BEKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Senna didymobotrya (Peanut-butter cassia, BEKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (EKTU), Vangueria infausta (Wild medlar, KMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
Products and environmental services of tree species
Documented products and environmental services for the tree species occurring in this vegetation type (We) are listed below. Clicking the name of any of these species will open the page for that species on the Agroforestry Species Switchboard. Between brackets information is given on the status of each species ('dom' indicates dominant species, 'cha' characteristic species, 'pre' other species and 'mar' species of marginal occurrence), the English vernacular name of the species and the documented country distribution of the species (B=Burundi, E=Ethiopia, K=Kenya, M=Malawi, R=Rwanda, T=Tanzania, U=Uganda, Z=Zambia).
Wood
- Firewood Acacia drepanolobium (Cha, Whistling thorn, EKTU), Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia hockii (Cha, White thorn acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia kirkii (Cha, Flood-plain acacia, BKRTUZ), Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Acokanthera schimperi (Cha, Arrow poison tree, EKRTU), Capparis tomentosa (Cha, Woolly caper-bush, BEKMRTUZ), Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Cassine buchananii (Cha, EKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Cha, Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia similis (Cha, BEKRTU), Pterolobium stellatum (Cha, Redwing, EKMRTUZ), Schrebera alata (Cha, Wing-leaved wooden-pear, BEKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia brevispica (Pre, Wait-a-bit thorn, BEKRTU), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia sieberiana (Pre, Paperbark thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia adianthifolia (Pre, Rough-bark flat-crown, BKMRTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Allophylus rubifolius (Mar, BEKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Boscia salicifolia (Mar, Willow-leaved boscia, EKMTUZ), Commiphora habessinica (Mar, Abyssinian myrrh, BEKRTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Ficus glumosa (Mar, African rock fig, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Grewia tembensis (Mar, EK), Lannea fulva (Mar, BKRTU), Lannea humilis (Mar, BEKRTUZ), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Ozoroa insignis (Mar, Tropical resin tree, BEKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Senna didymobotrya (Mar, Peanut-butter cassia, BEKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Vangueria infausta (Mar, Wild medlar, KMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Charcoal Acacia drepanolobium (Cha, Whistling thorn, EKTU), Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia hockii (Cha, White thorn acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia kirkii (Cha, Flood-plain acacia, BKRTUZ), Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Acokanthera schimperi (Cha, Arrow poison tree, EKRTU), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Cassine buchananii (Cha, EKMRTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Cha, Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Schrebera alata (Cha, Wing-leaved wooden-pear, BEKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia sieberiana (Pre, Paperbark thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia adianthifolia (Pre, Rough-bark flat-crown, BKMRTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Ficus glumosa (Mar, African rock fig, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Lannea fulva (Mar, BKRTU), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Ozoroa insignis (Mar, Tropical resin tree, BEKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Timber, Furniture, Construction Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Cussonia holstii (Cha, EKRTU), Cassine buchananii (Cha, EKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Cha, Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia sieberiana (Pre, Paperbark thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia adianthifolia (Pre, Rough-bark flat-crown, BKMRTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Boscia angustifolia (Mar, EKMRTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Cussonia arborea (Mar, Cabbage tree, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina burttii (Mar, KT), Ficus glumosa (Mar, African rock fig, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Ozoroa insignis (Mar, Tropical resin tree, BEKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Poles, Posts Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Cha, Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia similis (Cha, BEKRTU), Tarenna graveolens (Cha, BEKRTU), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Allophylus rubifolius (Mar, BEKMRTUZ), Boscia salicifolia (Mar, Willow-leaved boscia, EKMTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea fulva (Mar, BKRTU), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Ozoroa insignis (Mar, Tropical resin tree, BEKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Vangueria infausta (Mar, Wild medlar, KMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Beehives Cussonia holstii (Cha, EKRTU), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Ficus glumosa (Mar, African rock fig, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Vangueria infausta (Mar, Wild medlar, KMRTUZ)
- Tools, Tool handles, Shafts Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acokanthera schimperi (Cha, Arrow poison tree, EKRTU), Cussonia holstii (Cha, EKRTU), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Cha, Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Tarenna graveolens (Cha, BEKRTU), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia sieberiana (Pre, Paperbark thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Vangueria infausta (Mar, Wild medlar, KMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Carvings, Utensils, Walking stick, Bow, Arrow Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Cussonia holstii (Cha, EKRTU), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Cha, Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia similis (Cha, BEKRTU), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia sieberiana (Pre, Paperbark thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Boscia angustifolia (Mar, EKMRTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Cussonia arborea (Mar, Cabbage tree, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina burttii (Mar, KT), Ficus glumosa (Mar, African rock fig, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia tembensis (Mar, EK), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Ozoroa insignis (Mar, Tropical resin tree, BEKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Vangueria infausta (Mar, Wild medlar, KMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Boat building
- Farm implements Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia sieberiana (Pre, Paperbark thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Boscia angustifolia (Mar, EKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Vangueria infausta (Mar, Wild medlar, KMRTUZ)
Human consumption
- Edible fruit, Edible nut, Edible seed Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acokanthera schimperi (Cha, Arrow poison tree, EKRTU), Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Cha, Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia similis (Cha, BEKRTU), Scutia myrtina (Cha, BEKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Ficus glumosa (Mar, African rock fig, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Grewia tembensis (Mar, EK), Lannea fulva (Mar, BKRTU), Lannea humilis (Mar, BEKRTUZ), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Vangueria infausta (Mar, Wild medlar, KMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Vegetable, Edible leaves, Edible roots
- Seasoning, Flavouring Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ)
- Drink, Soup Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Edible oil, Edible gum, Edible inner bark Acacia drepanolobium (Cha, Whistling thorn, EKTU), Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ)
- Medicine Acacia drepanolobium (Cha, Whistling thorn, EKTU), Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia hockii (Cha, White thorn acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia kirkii (Cha, Flood-plain acacia, BKRTUZ), Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Acokanthera schimperi (Cha, Arrow poison tree, EKRTU), Capparis tomentosa (Cha, Woolly caper-bush, BEKMRTUZ), Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Cussonia holstii (Cha, EKRTU), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Cassine buchananii (Cha, EKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Cha, Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia similis (Cha, BEKRTU), Schrebera alata (Cha, Wing-leaved wooden-pear, BEKMRTUZ), Scutia myrtina (Cha, BEKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia brevispica (Pre, Wait-a-bit thorn, BEKRTU), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Allophylus rubifolius (Mar, BEKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Boscia salicifolia (Mar, Willow-leaved boscia, EKMTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Cussonia arborea (Mar, Cabbage tree, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Grewia tembensis (Mar, EK), Lannea fulva (Mar, BKRTU), Lannea humilis (Mar, BEKRTUZ), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Ozoroa insignis (Mar, Tropical resin tree, BEKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Senna didymobotrya (Mar, Peanut-butter cassia, BEKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Vangueria infausta (Mar, Wild medlar, KMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
Animal consumption
- Fodder Acacia drepanolobium (Cha, Whistling thorn, EKTU), Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia kirkii (Cha, Flood-plain acacia, BKRTUZ), Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Capparis tomentosa (Cha, Woolly caper-bush, BEKMRTUZ), Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Cussonia holstii (Cha, EKRTU), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Cha, Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia similis (Cha, BEKRTU), Pterolobium stellatum (Cha, Redwing, EKMRTUZ), Scutia myrtina (Cha, BEKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia brevispica (Pre, Wait-a-bit thorn, BEKRTU), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia sieberiana (Pre, Paperbark thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Allophylus rubifolius (Mar, BEKMRTUZ), Boscia angustifolia (Mar, EKMRTUZ), Boscia salicifolia (Mar, Willow-leaved boscia, EKMTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia tembensis (Mar, EK), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Vangueria infausta (Mar, Wild medlar, KMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Bee forage Acacia drepanolobium (Cha, Whistling thorn, EKTU), Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Cussonia holstii (Cha, EKRTU), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Tarenna graveolens (Cha, BEKRTU), Acacia brevispica (Pre, Wait-a-bit thorn, BEKRTU), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia adianthifolia (Pre, Rough-bark flat-crown, BKMRTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Allophylus rubifolius (Mar, BEKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
Environmental services
- Shade Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia kirkii (Cha, Flood-plain acacia, BKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Acokanthera schimperi (Cha, Arrow poison tree, EKRTU), Cussonia holstii (Cha, EKRTU), Cassine buchananii (Cha, EKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Cha, Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Scutia myrtina (Cha, BEKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Boscia salicifolia (Mar, Willow-leaved boscia, EKMTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina burttii (Mar, KT), Ficus glumosa (Mar, African rock fig, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Lannea fulva (Mar, BKRTU), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Ozoroa insignis (Mar, Tropical resin tree, BEKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Vangueria infausta (Mar, Wild medlar, KMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Ornamental, Avenue tree Acokanthera schimperi (Cha, Arrow poison tree, EKRTU), Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Pterolobium stellatum (Cha, Redwing, EKMRTUZ), Schrebera alata (Cha, Wing-leaved wooden-pear, BEKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Tarenna graveolens (Cha, BEKRTU), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Boscia salicifolia (Mar, Willow-leaved boscia, EKMTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Lannea fulva (Mar, BKRTU), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Vangueria infausta (Mar, Wild medlar, KMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Mulch Cassine buchananii (Cha, EKMRTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Senna didymobotrya (Mar, Peanut-butter cassia, BEKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU)
- Nitrogen fixation Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia sieberiana (Pre, Paperbark thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia adianthifolia (Pre, Rough-bark flat-crown, BKMRTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina burttii (Mar, KT)
- Soil conservation, Soil improvement Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Cassine buchananii (Cha, EKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Albizia adianthifolia (Pre, Rough-bark flat-crown, BKMRTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Allophylus rubifolius (Mar, BEKMRTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Ficus glumosa (Mar, African rock fig, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Senna didymobotrya (Mar, Peanut-butter cassia, BEKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU)
- River bank, Sand stabilization Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Capparis tomentosa (Cha, Woolly caper-bush, BEKMRTUZ), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Windbreak Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Ficus glumosa (Mar, African rock fig, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU)
Other products
- Fibre, Weaving, Rope Acacia hockii (Cha, White thorn acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Grewia bicolor (Cha, Bastard brandy bush, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Dombeya buettneri (Mar, BERU), Dombeya rotundifolia (Mar, White dombeya, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea humilis (Mar, BEKRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ)
- Thatch, Roofing, Mats, Baskets Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ)
- Resin, Gum, Glue, Latex Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia sieberiana (Pre, Paperbark thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Commiphora habessinica (Mar, Abyssinian myrrh, BEKRTUZ), Cordia africana (Mar, Large-leaved cordia, BEKMRTUZ), Ozoroa insignis (Mar, Tropical resin tree, BEKMRTUZ)
- Tannin, Dye Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Pterolobium stellatum (Cha, Redwing, EKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ)
- Live fence, Dead fence Acacia drepanolobium (Cha, Whistling thorn, EKTU), Acacia gerrardii (Cha, Grey-haired acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia hockii (Cha, White thorn acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia kirkii (Cha, Flood-plain acacia, BKRTUZ), Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Capparis tomentosa (Cha, Woolly caper-bush, BEKMRTUZ), Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Pterolobium stellatum (Cha, Redwing, EKMRTUZ), Acacia brevispica (Pre, Wait-a-bit thorn, BEKRTU), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia polyacantha (Pre, Falcon's claw acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia sieberiana (Pre, Paperbark thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Acacia xanthophloea (Pre, Yellow-barked acacia, KMT), Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Bersama abyssinica (Mar, Winged bersama, BEKMRTUZ), Commiphora habessinica (Mar, Abyssinian myrrh, BEKRTUZ), Cussonia arborea (Mar, Cabbage tree, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU), Grewia tembensis (Mar, EK), Lannea humilis (Mar, BEKRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus mucronata (Mar, Cape thorn, BEKMRTUZ)
- Ceremonial Acacia seyal (Cha, White-galled acacia, BEKMTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Entada abyssinica (Pre, Tree entada, BEKMRTUZ), Dichrostachys cinerea (Mar, Sickle bush, BEKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schimperi (Mar, Rusty-leaved lannea, BEKMRTUZ), Ziziphus abyssinica (Mar, Abyssinian jujube, BEKMRTUZ)
- Traditional uses Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Gardenia ternifolia (Mar, Powder-bark gardenia, BEKMRTU)
- Toothbrushes Acacia hockii (Cha, White thorn acacia, BEKMRTUZ), Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Rhus natalensis (Cha, Natal rhus, BEKMRTUZ), Lannea schweinfurthii (Mar, False marula, EKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU)
- Boundary marking
- Veterinary medicine, Vermifuge Acacia drepanolobium (Cha, Whistling thorn, EKTU), Acacia senegal (Cha, Gum arabic tree, EKRTUZ), Acokanthera schimperi (Cha, Arrow poison tree, EKRTU), Carissa spinarum (Cha, Arabian num-num, BEKMRTUZ), Cassine buchananii (Cha, EKMRTUZ), Euclea divinorum (Cha, Diamond-leaved euclea, BEKMRTUZ), Euphorbia candelabrum (Cha, Candelabra euphorbia, BEKMRTUZ), Acacia brevispica (Pre, Wait-a-bit thorn, BEKRTU), Acacia mellifera (Pre, Honey acacia, EKTUZ), Acacia tortilis (Pre, Umbrella thorn, EKMTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Boscia angustifolia (Mar, EKMRTUZ), Erythrina abyssinica (Mar, Red-hot-poker tree, BEKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ)
- Toxin, Insecticide, Repellent Acokanthera schimperi (Cha, Arrow poison tree, EKRTU), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ)
- Cosmetic, Soap, Perfume, Oil Albizia amara (Pre, Bitter albizia, EKMRTUZ), Faidherbia albida (Pre, Apple-ring acacia, EKMTUZ), Gymnosporia senegalensis (Pre, Confetti spike-thorn, BEKMRTUZ), Parinari curatellifolia (Pre, Mobola plum, BKMRTUZ), Pappea capensis (Mar, Cape pappea, EKMRTUZ), Ximenia americana (Mar, False sandalwood, BEKMRTUZ)
- Brooms
- Smoke bath Dodonaea viscosa (Cha, Sand olive, BEKMRTUZ), Euclea racemosa (Cha, Bush guarri, EKMRTUZ), Combretum molle (Pre, Velvet bush willow, BEKMRTUZ), Terminalia brownii (Mar, EKTU)
For more detailed information about the species occurrences see this excel workbook. It provides country specific information on species composition for this vegetation type. It also allows you to select a subset of useful tree species to provide desired products and services. For each species links to a number of websites / databases with information about this species are provided as well.
Conservation status
The table shows the area (km2) of the vegetation type and the percentage of this area explicitly designated for biodiversity, species or landscape protection (A) and areas designated for both protection and sustainable use objectives (B). Only the nationally designated protected areas were included.
| PNV | Area (km2) | A (%) | B (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be/We | 3,855 | 2.40 | 0.00 |
| We | 19,259 | 15.60 | 5.20 |
A) Include the IUCN categories I - IV; B) Include the IUCN categories V - VI and the protected areas without IUCN classification. Read more
There are seven different International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories, based on their principle management objectives. Six of these can be found in the VECEA region. Based on van Breugel et al. (2015), we reclassified these six categories into two groups. The first (A) is composed of the IUCN categories Ib, II, III and IV, all of which are explicitly designated for biodiversity, species or landscape protection. The second (B) is composed of IUCN category V, designated to protect a landscape created through interaction of people and nature, and VI, which is designated for both protection and sustainable use objectives. In group B we also included the protected areas not classified into one of the IUCN categories. These include different types of national or community forest reserves and areas that have a focus on wildlife or game management. It should be noted that the aggregation of the protected areas in these two groups (A and B) does not imply any assumptions from our side on the effectiveness of the management in these different categories.
Links
Species selection tool
Other vegetation types
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Documentation
Citation and terms of use
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Citation
Kindt R, van Breugel P, Orwa C, Lillesø JPB, Jamnadass R and Graudal L (2015) Useful tree species for Eastern Africa: a species selection tool based on the VECEA map. Version 2.0. World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and Forest & Landscape Denmark. //vegetationmap4africa.org
van Breugel P, Kindt R, Lillesø JPB, Bingham M, Demissew S, Dudley C, Friis I, Gachathi F, Kalema J, Mbago F, Moshi HN, Mulumba, J, Namaganda M, Ndangalasi HJ, Ruffo CK, Védaste M, Jamnadass R and Graudal L (2015) Potential Natural Vegetation Map of Eastern Africa (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia). Version 2.0. Forest and Landscape (Denmark) and World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF). URL: //vegetationmap4africa.org
van Breugel P, Kindt R, Lillesø J-PB, van Breugel M (2015) Environmental Gap Analysis to Prioritize Conservation Efforts in Eastern Africa. PLoS ONE 10(4): e0121444. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0121444
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