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Prosopis nigra (Grisebach) Hieronymus |
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Leguminosae
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Author: P. Izaguirre de Artucio |
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Common names: Acacia de Catarina, Algarroba Negro Description: Strong tree up to 10 m high, large top, spiny. Distribution: Distribution in Northeastern Argentina, Southern Bolivia, Paraguay and Western Uruguay. Habitat: On riversides, alkaline soils, resists drought; prefers clay soils with underground water at root level. Use: Fruits highly appreciated feed for cattle due to high content of carbohydrates, proteins and organic acids; also food used as flour, honey, juice; coffee-like. Used for tanning. Seeds distributed by cattle manure, scarified after passing through animal digestive tract, germinate easily. References: |