Vilayati babul
Prosopis juliflora · Fabaceae
Deep-rooted allelopathic tree that lowers the water table and converts native grassland and thorn forest to single-species woodland; over half of the Banni grassland has been converted
Why Vilayati babul is a problem
Deep-rooted allelopathic tree that lowers the water table and converts native grassland and thorn forest to single-species woodland; over half of the Banni grassland has been converted
What to plant instead
Prosopis cineraria, Vachellia nilotica, Salvadora oleoides, Ziziphus mauritiana
Frequently asked questions
Is Vilayati babul invasive in India?
Yes. Vilayati babul (Prosopis juliflora) is considered invasive in India. Deep-rooted allelopathic tree that lowers the water table and converts native grassland and thorn forest to single-species woodland; over half of the Banni grassland has been converted
Why is Vilayati babul a problem?
Deep-rooted allelopathic tree that lowers the water table and converts native grassland and thorn forest to single-species woodland; over half of the Banni grassland has been converted
What can I plant instead of Vilayati babul?
Good native alternatives include Khejri (State tree, Babul, Jhal, Ber.