
Trees & flora
Scented-pod Thorn
Vachellia nilotica (commonly known as gum arabic tree, babul, thorn mimosa, Egyptian acacia or thorny acacia) is a tree in the family Fabaceae.
Wissenswertes zu den Arten
Most records Mar to Apr
When Scented-pod Thorn sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Curve from 932 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
Provinces where Scented-pod Thorn is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
932 records, iNaturalist
Parks, in denen Gastgeber die Art Scented-pod Thorn erfassen
Unterkünfte, die etwas zurückgeben
In ganz Südafrika
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Scented-pod Thorn hier erfasst
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
Orte ansehen, die etwas zurückgebenEine Reise planen
Scented-pod Thorn: wann und wo Sie die Art sehen
Gastgeber haben die Art Scented-pod Thorn in oder bei Kruger National Park erfasst.
Art
Vachellia nilotica
Nachweise
932
iNaturalist-Beobachtungen
Jede Buchung auf Spekboom unterstützt den Naturschutz.
Häufige Fragen von Reisenden
Ein Nachweis bedeutet, dass ein Gastgeber die Art Scented-pod Thorn auf dem Grundstück oder in der Nähe gesehen hat. Eine Sichtung ist nie garantiert.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Scented-pod Thorn in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Scented-pod Thorn at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Scented-pod Thorn in South Africa?
The Scented-pod Thorn is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (33% of records), Limpopo (27% of records), North West (16% of records), based on 932 iNaturalist observations. 12 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Scented-pod Thorn on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Scented-pod Thorn?
Sightings of the Scented-pod Thorn peak from Mar to Apr, based on 932 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Scented-pod Thorn?
Vachellia nilotica (commonly known as gum arabic tree, babul, thorn mimosa, Egyptian acacia or thorny acacia) is a tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. It is also currently an invasive species of significant concern in Australia.


























