Biology · Kingdom Plantae
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The botanical name of gum tree is:
- A
Acacia nilotica
- B
Mimosa pudica
- C
Acacia catechu
- D
Prosopis glandulosa
- E
Albizia lebbeck
The botanical name for the gum tree commonly known as Acacia nilotica. Acacia nilotica belongs to the genus Acacia and is a deciduous tree native to Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. It is also known by various other names, including gum arabic tree, Egyptian thorn, babul, or prickly acacia. The species is characterized by its compound leaves, thorny branches, and small, yellow, puffball-like flowers.
The botanical name of the gum tree is Acacia nilotica. Acacia Nilotica is widely used. This plant has antimicrobial, anti-plasmodial, and antioxidant activity and is used for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus, and cancer.
Mimosa pudica is a sensitive plant known for its rapid leaf-folding response to touch. It is also referred to as the sensitive plant, humble plant, or touch-me-not.
Acacia catechu is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. The tree is commonly known as catechu, black catechu, or cutch tree.
Prosopis glandulosa refers to the honey mesquite, a species of small to medium-sized trees native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae).
Albizia lebbeck is the botanical name for the siris tree, also known as lebbeck, frywood, koko, and woman's tongue. It is a deciduous tree belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae) and is native to the Indian subcontinent.
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