05/09/2025
Nature is fascinating,when you try to understand the existence of the trees and animal;
1. Ant mutualism โ Provides shelter and nectar for ants, which in turn protect the tree from herbivores like giraffes and elephants.
2. Wildlife habitat โ Birds, insects, and small mammals use it for nesting and cover.
3. Soil improvement โ As a legume, it fixes nitrogen, enriching the soil for other plants.
4. Erosion control โ Its deep roots stabilize soils in savannah and semi-arid areas.
๐จโ๐พ Traditional & Practical Uses
1. Fuelwood & Charcoal โ The wood is used as firewood and for making charcoal.
2. Fencing โ The sharp thorns make it ideal for live or cut fencing.
3. Gum โ Produces gum that can be chewed or sometimes used medicinally.
4. Traditional medicine โ Various parts are used to treat ailments such as colds, stomach upsets, and wounds (depending on community knowledge).
๐ Livestock & Pastoralist Uses
1. Browse โ Leaves and young shoots can be eaten by goats and camels (though limited by thorns).
2. Protection of grass โ By deterring large grazers, it indirectly conserves grass around its base for smaller livestock.