Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Rico) L.Rico
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid63: 209 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033758
Common Names
- Acaciella chamelensis
- Chamel Acaciella
- Chamel Bush
Description
Acaciella chamelensis (also called 'Chamel acaciella' and 'Chamel 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 chamelensis 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 chamelensis has yellow flowers and its seeds are brown and flat. The seedlings have compound leaves with two to three pairs of leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acaciella chamelensis is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils in the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Acaciella chamelensis
Acaciella chamelensis can be found in the Chame region of Panama.
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