TITLE:
Morphologic and Taxonomic Study Based on Wild Selected Plant Species Belonged to Genus Acacia—Al Baha Region (Saudi Arabia)
AUTHORS:
Asaad Ahmed, Lina Hassaballa
KEYWORDS:
Morphologic, Taxonomic, Acacia
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Plant Sciences,
Vol.13 No.6,
June
24,
2022
ABSTRACT: This work is a taxonomic study on the genus Acacia in the Tehama area, Al Baha region—Saudi
Arabia. It depended on a brief description of the Climate, Topography, and Geology
of the study area. The total numbers of species identified were seven species, classified
into two major groups depending on their differences in the vegetative, floral,
and fruit characteristics. Scientific classification of the genus Acacia was provided. Botanical description
and distribution of species on habitats were determined for all seven species. Medicinal
properties and local uses for some species were obtained. All identified species
have been illustrated by photos of their habitats. A taxonomic key was constructed
to show the differences among the seven wild selected species. Botanical names and
synonyms were updated and vernacular names have been presented.