Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hartwegii
ID:
166807

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

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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.

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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 Fabaceae family

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.