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Morocco-gum

Vachellia gummifera · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Morocco-gum, scientifically known as Vachellia gummifera, is a significant medicinal plant native to North Africa. Renowned for its aromatic resin, it has been utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammatory conditions. This plant holds great botanical importance for its unique phytochemical properties.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Morocco-Gum
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Vachellia gummifera

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • Gommier marocain

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, placing it in the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Vachellia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Vachellia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Vachellia gummifera, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its presence is primarily concentrated within the region of Northern Africa. Specifically, the species is found growing in the territory of Morocco. Because of this narrow localization, it is considered to have a restricted geographical distribution. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Morocco is essential for studying the plant's ecology.

Region Area
Northern Africa Morocco

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Reproduction

The reproduction of Vachellia gummifera is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit high uniformity in their physical properties. Based on empirical data, the seed mass of this species is exceptionally consistent, with a recorded mean, maximum, and minimum value all converging at 0.30845 g. This lack of variance in seed mass suggests a highly stabilized reproductive strategy, where each individual seed carries a specific and predictable nutrient load of approximately 0.30845 g to support early seedling development. Such precise standardization in seed weight is a critical component of its life cycle, ensuring consistent dispersal and germination potential within its natural habitat.

Seed mass mean:
0.30845 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Vachellia gummifera has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Eucomic acid, Pinitol, asparagine.

Chemicals reported in Vachellia gummifera
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Eucomic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pinitol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
asparagine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Eucomic acid

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Pinitol

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

asparagine

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity