african trees, Mimosoideae, Acacia hebeclada, Candle thorn, Trassiebos, Rood can be used for a cure for diarrhoea, The Himba tribe of the Kaokoland, Namibia, used the grounded powder of the root, mixed with fat as a hair african trees, Mimosoideae, Acacia hebeclada, Candle thorn, Trassiebos, Rood can be used for a cure for diarrhoea, The Himba tribe of the Kaokoland, Namibia, used the grounded powder of the root, mixed with fat as a hair

Family: Mimosoideae
Scientific Name:  Acacia hebeclada
Common names: Candle thorn, Trassiebos
SANTN: 170
Description: A shrub to a small tree up to 6 m tall. It branches start very near the ground.The bark is dark grey and flaky. 
The leaves are small and feathery and the flowers is gream white balls and occur between July and September.
Medical uses: Rood can be used for a cure for diarrhoea
Superstition uses:
Nutritive uses: Pods are eaten by game and stock.
Other uses: The Himba tribe of the Kaokoland, Namibia, used the grounded powder of the root, mixed with fat as a hair dressing
Interesting Facts: This tree is host to the Kalahari truffle Terfezia pfeilii
Credits:TGF