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Types of Somali trees
Damal plenty of Mayrax is gathered from this tree. Mayrax is obtained by a long process of separating very thin threads from the bark and branches of the trees. It is used making Kebdaha (sing. Kebed) - which has various uses but is widely used for loading camels or building houses.
Galool Mayrax is obtained from this tree and it is used as ood an enclosure for animals. Walking sticks and Hangools are usually preferred to be obtained from the branches of this tree and it is also widely used for building huts.
Dhirindhir a white liquidy gum substance used as glue is obtained from this shrub. It is also widely used for making enclosures for animals and around the huts.
This tree is widely used for stopping bleeding. Ive forgotten the name unfortunately. It is used widely by women after birth to stop post natal bleeding.
Bilcil The bark of this tree is used as Culay to clean the utensils such as Haan, Hadhuub, etc. Goats prefer this tree, for when the leaves fall off, the earth becomes decorated with plenty of them and a feast for goats.
Higlo - This trees leaves never fall off come rain or shine. It stays green throughout and lives for a very long time staying the same throughout. if I were to go to this place in Manshax twenty years later, this tree would still be as in this picture. Camels love eating the leaves of this tree.
Meygaag This tree is present everywhere in Sool. The dried twigs of this tree are put in the fire for a while and then inserted in the Hadhuub and shaken vigorously this is called Culay. It is also used to obtain tooth brushes.
Qudhac An omnipresent tree as the Meygaag. Mayrax is also obtained from this tree. It also bears small fruits known as Qubca which animals love. The Mayrax is made into Kebdo for decorating huts. It is also used to make ood.
http://shafisaid.wordpress.com/2007/09/22/somali-trees/
http://www.odi.org.uk/sites/odi.org....-files/916.pdf