Acaciella barrancana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gentry) L.Rico
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid63: 207 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033757
Common Names
- Acaciella barrancana
- Barranca Acaciella
- Barranca Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acaciella barrancana (also called 'Barranca acaciella' and 'Barranca acaciella', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall with yellow flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acaciella barrancana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a bee plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acaciella barrancana has yellow flowers and its seeds are brown and flat. The seedlings have compound leaves with two to three pairs of leaflets.
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Acaciella barrancana can be found in the Barranca del Cobre region of Mexico.
Species in the Acaciella genus
Acaciella rosei, Acaciella tequilana, Acaciella sotoi, Acaciella barrancana, Acaciella chamelensis, Acaciella bicolor, Acaciella goldmanii, Acaciella igualensis, Acaciella painteri, Acaciella sousae, Acaciella glauca, Acaciella villosa, Acaciella lemmonii, Acaciella angustissima, Acaciella hartwegii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Howard Scott Gentry (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gentry' in the authors string.
Maria de Lourdes Rico (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Rico' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acaciella barrancana (Gentry) L.Rico: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.