Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana

Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Clade:	Mimosoideae
Genus:	Vachellia
Species:	V. nilotica
Subspecies:	**V. n. subsp. kraussiana**
Trinomial name
**Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana** (Benth.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Synonyms
Acacia benthamiana Rochebr. Acacia benthamii Rochebr. Acacia nilotica subsp. kraussiana (Benth.) Brenan Acacia nilotica subsp. subalata sensu auct. Acacia subalata sensu auct.

Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana is a perennial tree native to Africa. All examples in southern Africa can be assigned to this race.

Its uses include chemical products and wood. The bark is used to treat cough by the African Zulu.