Vachellia aroma is a small, perennial, thorny tree native to Peru, Chile, Argentina and Paraguay. Some common names for it are ´, aromo negro, espinillo and tusca. It is not listed as being a threatened species. Although some sources say that Vachellia macracantha is synonymous with Vachellia aroma´, genetic analysis of the two species has shown that they are different, but that they are closely related.

Uses: Vachellia aroma is used by bees to make honey. The tree´s wood is quite hard and it is used for implements, posts and firewood.

Botanical varieties: 

• Vachellia aroma var. aroma
• Vachellia aroma var. huarango