Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica

'Vachellia nilotica'' subsp. indica''' is a perennial tree native to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. It is also cultivated in Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. Common names for it include babul, kikar and prickly acacia.

Its uses include chemical products, environmental management, fiber, food and drink, forage, medicine and wood.

Tannin
The bark of V. nilotica subsp. indica has a tannin content of greater than 20%. The pods without seeds have a tannin content of about 18–27%.

Chemical compounds
The bark has been found to contain catechin, epicatechin, dicatechin, quercitin, gallic acid and procyanidin.