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ambatch

Scientific Name: Aeschynomene elaphroxylon

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Aeschynomene elaphroxylon: The Ambatch Tree

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon, commonly known as ambatch, pith tree, or Balsa wood tree, is a fascinating plant with a variety of uses and a unique ecological role.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is described as a thorny tree or shrub.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is described as a thorny tree or shrub.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Aeschynomene elaphroxylon
  • Common Names: Ambatch, pith tree, Balsa wood tree
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Genus: Aeschynomene

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in the African tropics, specifically in and around water.
  • Historically associated with the Nile Valley.

Morphological Characteristics

  • A large shrub to small tree, potentially reaching up to 9 meters in height.
  • Characterized by extraordinarily quick growth.
  • Has light-colored, spongy wood.

Quirky Facts

  • The wood of the ambatch tree is sometimes referred to as "pithlike wood."
  • The wood is light and spongy, making it valuable for specific applications.
  • Native name "Ambadj" for the pith-tree in Sudan.

Traditional Uses

  • Valued for its white, pith-like wood.