Vachellia hockii (De Wild.) Seigler & Ebinger

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-4 m high. It can be 8 m high. The crown is open. The bark is a greenish-yellow and peels off. It has thorns that are straight and in pairs. The leaves are twice divided. The flowers are in yellow or orange heads. The fruit are reddish brown pods.

It is a tropical plant. In Africa it grows from sea level to 2,400 m altitude. It is often on poor soils and rocky grasslands. It grows in areas with a rainfall between 650-900 mm. It can grow in arid places. It grows in moist savannah.

The inner bark is sweet and is chewed. The gum is also eaten when fresh.

Plants can be grown from seeds. The seeds should be put into hot water and then allowed to cool for 12 hours before planting. Seeds can be stored if kept cool and dry.