• Vachellia sieberiana var. sieberiana – longpod thorn, false paperbark thorn
• Vachellia sieberiana var. villosa … See more

Vachellia sieberiana is valued largely as a source of forage, medicine and wood. The inner bark is a source of fibre purposes such as stringing beads ). The gum is edible) and both livestock and game animals browse the … See more

This tree is widespread in its natural habitat and is not threatened. It is browsed upon by livestock and game such as elephant and giraffe. See more

• Close-up of the leaves
• The creamy-white, spherical flower heads
• A close-up of the papery bark that gives the tree its vernacular name … See more

• Acacia sieberiana in West African plants – A Photo Guide. See more