Why Is It Called the Yellow Fever Tree?

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Yellow Fever Tree with nests in a grassy field under a cloudy sky. A stone wall and road are in the background.

Yellow Fever Tree (Vachellia xanthophloea): Uses, Benefits, Identification and Where It Grows in Africa

The Yellow Fever Tree (Vachellia xanthophloea) is one of Africa’s most iconic acacia species. Learn how to identify it, where it grows in Kenya, its ecological importance, uses, and why it was historically linked to malaria outbreaks.

BeyondForest

Apr 8, 20256 min read