Senegalia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It belongs to the Mimosoid clade. Until 2005, its species were considered members of Acacia. The genus was considered polyphyletic and required further division with the genera Parasenegalia and Pseudosenegalia accepted soon after. Senegalia can be distinguished from other acacias by its spicate inflorescences and non-spinescent stipules. Plants in the genus are native to the tropical and subtropical areas of the world, occurring on the Australian, Asian, African and South and North American continents, as well as in Wallacea.

Senegalia ataxacantha commonly known as Vlamdoring in Afrikaans and Flame Tree in English is an extraordinarily hardy tree that grows up to 5 metres when planted in open soil. It bears pods that turn from a bright red to purple as they age. It also makes a good subject for bonsai.