Babul (Acacia nilotica): Introduction, Classification, Origin, distribution, Plant Description, Chemical constituents, and, Uses
Acacia nilotica is often referred to as the Egyptian thorn, Babul, or prickly tree. The nitrogen-fixing tree legume acacia serves a variety of purposes. It can be found anywhere from the sea to a height of nearly 2000 metres. It can tolerate temperatures as high as 50 degrees Celsius and air dryness, but while it is young, it is vulnerable to frost. From Egypt through Mauritania south to South Africa, it is widely distributed in subtropical and tropical Africa. In Asia, it is widely distributed east to Pakistan and India.