Medicinal
Ayurveda
Sah Babul Tree
Vachellia nilotica
The Sah Babul Tree is a thorny tree known for its hard wood, gum arabic, and medicinal uses in traditional remedies.
Quick Facts
Height: 5–20 m m
Blooms: March–May
Dark brown rough bark, bipinnate green leaves, yellow ball-like flowers
20–45°C
Visit Information
Location
Roadsides, dry forests, pasture lands
Best Viewing Time
Deciduous
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Tropical dry thorn forests
Lifespan
Long-lived
Temperature Range
Hot and dry
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Fuelwood, fodder, gum production, traditional medicine
Cultural Significance
Produces gum arabic used in food and pharma
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Did You Know?
Wood is very hard and durable
Pods used as livestock fodder
Gum arabic harvested for industry
Yellow flowers attract pollinators
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo