Vachellia negrii
Vachellia negrii is a shrub or tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native only to Ethiopia. It was described as Acacia negrii in 1951 and transferred to Vachellia in 2013.[1]
Habitat and uses
The species has a flattened crown and occurs in upland wooded grassland, at roughly 2,000–3,100 metres above sea level. It is also recorded in church forests. A 2021 study describes its use for fuel and wooden agricultural implements, and its value as shade and forage for honeybees.[2]
Climate research
The same study used 48 occurrence records and environmental data to model potentially suitable habitat in Ethiopia. It compared two greenhouse-gas scenarios for 2050 and 2070. Elevation and rainfall in the driest month were important variables in the model.[2]
The projections indicated a reduction in highly suitable habitat under both scenarios. These are estimates of environmental suitability, rather than a census of trees or a prediction that every population will disappear. The model therefore provides evidence relevant to conservation planning, without establishing future population numbers.[2]
References
- ↑ Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. “Vachellia negrii”. Plants of the World Online. Accessed 9 October 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Semu, A. A., and colleagues (2021). “Projected Impact of Climate Change on Habitat Suitability of a Vulnerable Endemic Vachellia negrii (Pic.-Serm.) (Fabaceae) in Ethiopia”. Sustainability 13, 11275. Accessed 9 October 2026.