Acacia brandegeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 75: 27. 1925
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174788
Common Names
- Brandegee Acacia
- Brandegee's Acacia
- Brandegee Wattle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia brandegeana (also called Brandegee's acacia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is found in desert and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia brandegeana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia brandegeana has yellow, globular flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are slender, with dark green leaves and yellow-green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia brandegeana is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Acacia brandegeana
Acacia brandegeana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Sonora and Sinaloa.
Acacia brandegeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia brandegeana?
Acacia brandegeana
What is the common name of Acacia brandegeana?
Brandegee acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia brandegeana?
Dry, rocky soils in open areas
Species in the Acacia genus
Acacia constricta, Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia koa, Acacia scleroxyla, Acacia verticillata, Acacia kauaiensis, Acacia brandegeana, Acacia breviracemosa, Acacia retinodes, Acacia neriifolia, Acacia acuminata, Acacia complanata, Acacia excelsa, Acacia georginae, Acacia kettlewelliae, Acacia phlebophylla, Acacia prominens, Acacia binervata, Acacia buxifolia, Acacia brachybotrya, Acacia bivenosa, Acacia calamifolia, Acacia cardiophylla, Acacia chrysotricha, Acacia constablei, Acacia caesiella, Acacia decora, Acacia fasciculifera, Acacia falciformis, Acacia flavescens, Acacia gladiiformis, Acacia gilbertii, Acacia hakeoides, Acacia ixiophylla, Acacia lanigera, Acacia lineata, Acacia luteola, Acacia latifolia, Acacia montana, Acacia megacephala, Acacia mabellae, Acacia mollifolia, Acacia oswaldii, Acacia obtusifolia, Acacia pulchella, Acacia polybotrya, Acacia rhodoxylon, Acacia rubida, Acacia rigens, Acacia stricta,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-20882: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.