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The study of Balanities aegyptiaca populations in Egypt is carried out to verify the taxonomic rank of these populations. This study was based on the morphological, soil physico-chemical characters and cighteen straight chain hydrocarbons in addition to RAPD markers. The study revealed that all the Balanities aegiptiaca (L.) Del. populations are belonging to Balanities aegypiiaca (L) Del. var. aegyptiaca. This variety is represented in Egypt by three ecotypes namely: Nile valley type, Sahelian type and Xerotype.