Vachellia gerrardii is commonly found in the form of a tree. Optimal soil conditions for growth include well-drained and loamy to clayey soils.

Acacia gerrardii (=Vachellia gerrardii) is a hardy, fairly fast-growing, drought-resistant, deciduous Acacia. It has a long, straight stem that starts branching high up to form a flattish crown. As it is sparsely branched and throws little shade, many plants and lawn grass will grow underneath it.

This deciduous Tree has reddish underbark and may reach 15m high. The dark green bipinnate Leaves are not spinescent. Paired spines arise from the branch.

Vachellia gerrardii, also known as the red thorn or grey-haired acacia as it was formerly in the Acacia genus, is an exceptionally drought-resistant tree ...

Vachellia gerrardii (Benth.) P.J.H. Hurter. General Information. Symbol: VAGE2. Group: Dicot. Duration: Growth Habit: Native Status: Not in PFA ...

Mar 10, 2007 · Small tree with distinctly ascending branches. Young branches robust, densely covered in tufted leaves and grey velvety hairs; Spines paired, ...

The inner part of the bark is used either by chewing or in hot water to treat coughs and sore throat. The bark is emetic and used to treat diarrhoea in children ...

Small tree with distinctly ascending branches. Young branches robust, densely covered in tufted leaves and grey velvety hairs; Spines paired, mostly straight, c ...

Phylum: Tracheophyta. Class: Magnoliopsida. Order: Fabales. Family: Fabaceae. Genus: Vachellia Wight & Arn. Species: Acacia gerrardii Benth. No children.

Acacia gerrardii Benth., Common name(s) Red thorn 2, Genus Acacia, Family Fabaceae, Flora Useful plants of Tropical Africa.