Acacia laeta

Acacia laeta is a perennial shrub or tree growing to a height of 4-10m. Its flowers are yellow to creamy white and they appear near the end of the rainiest part of the year.^[1] It is native to Africa and the Middle East.^[2]

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Uses

Parts of the tree are used for dyestuff.^[1]

The tree is used for fodder; the foliage and seed pods make good forage for livestock and the tree stands up well to this use.^[1]

It produces an edible gum. ^[1]

Water and heat are used to extract tannin from the tree's bark for use in tanning hides.^[1]

The wood is used for fuel, charcoal and domestic construction. It is used to make wooden posts for fences.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e f} AgroForestryTree Database
2. ^ ILDIS LegumeWeb