Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Britton & Rose
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 102 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166136
Common Names
- Hartwegii Acaciella
- Hartwegii Tree
- Hartwegii Plant
Synonyms
- Acacia hartwegii Benth. [unknown]
- Acacia leucothrix Standl. [unknown]
- Acaciella prostrata Britton & Rose [unknown]
- Acacia guadalajarana Standl. [unknown]
- Acacia procumbens Bullock [illegitimate]
- Acacia angustissima leucothrix (Standl.) B.L.Turner [unknown]
- Acaciella leucothrix (Standl.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
Description
Acaciella hartwegii (also called Hartweg's Acaciella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acaciella hartwegii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acaciella hartwegii is a yellowish-white, globose head of small flowers. The seed is a small, brownish-black, compressed, oblong-ovoid, and has a short beak. The seedlings are glabrous and have a single, slender, cylindrical stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acaciella hartwegii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Acaciella hartwegii
Acaciella hartwegii can be found in Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Acaciella hartwegii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acaciella hartwegii?
Acaciella hartwegii
What is the common name of Acaciella hartwegii?
Hartweg's Acaciella
What is the natural habitat of Acaciella hartwegii?
Dry deciduous forests and woodlands
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