Acacia (also known as Acacias, Locust Tree): A plant genus of the family FABACEAE. The gums and tanning agents obtained from Acacia are called GUM ARABIC. The common name catechu is more often used for Areca catechu (ARECA).

NIH MeSH · D000045Organisms

Acacia

Also known asAcacias · Locust Tree · Locust Trees · Tree, Locust · Trees, Locust · Wattle Tree · Trees, Wattle · Tree, Wattle · Wattle Trees · Acacia catechu · Acacia catechus · catechus, Acacia

Definition

A plant genus of the family FABACEAE. The gums and tanning agents obtained from Acacia are called GUM ARABIC. The common name catechu is more often used for Areca catechu (ARECA).

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.250.401.025

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Related concepts

Abrus

A plant genus of the family FABACEAE whose members contain the highly toxic compound ABRIN.

Albizzia

A plant genus of the family FABACEAE that contains julibroside (triterpenoid saponins).

Common questions about Acacia

What does Acacia mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family FABACEAE. The gums and tanning agents obtained from Acacia are called GUM ARABIC. The common name catechu is more often used for Areca catechu (ARECA). This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acacia known by any other names?
Yes. Acacia is also referred to as Acacias, Locust Tree, Locust Trees, Tree, Locust in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acacia sit in the medical classification?
Acacia falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.401.025). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000045) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗