Mimosaceae · Acacia

Black Babool

Acacia eburnea

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Maharashtra, Uttarakhand
Flowering
October-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Acacia eburnea
Genus
Acacia
Habit
Tree
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Arabia
Found in India
Maharashtra, Uttarakhand
Flowering & fruiting
October-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Mimosaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Head
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Mimosaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Black Babool

Black Babool (Acacia eburnea) is a tree belonging to the Mimosaceae family (Mimosa/Acacia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate bipinnate compound leaves, globose head or spike flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Arabia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-April.

Illustration representing the Mimosaceae family
Botanical family

Mimosaceae

Mimosa/Acacia family

Black Babool belongs to the Mimosaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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