Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
176718

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Britton & Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 104 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176047

Common Names

  • Acaciella villosa
  • Hairy Acaciella
  • Hairy-Leaf Acaciella

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Synonyms

  • Acacia polypodioides Standl. [unknown]
  • Acaciella polypodioides (Standl.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Acacia villosa (Sw.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Acacia oerstedii (Britton & Rose) Standl. [unknown]
  • Acacia lophanthoides DC. [unknown]
  • Acacia valenzuelana A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Acaciella cumingii (Benth.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Acacia carbonaria Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Mimosa villosa Sw. [unknown]
  • Acaciella oerstedii Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Acacia cumingii Benth. [unknown]
  • Acacia calderonii Standl. [unknown]
  • Mimosa microphylla Sessé & Moc. [illegitimate]
  • Acaciella rekoi Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Acaciella fisheri Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Acaciella bakeri Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Acacia fisheri (Britton & Rose) Standl. [unknown]
  • Acaciella calderonii (Standl.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Acaciella carbonaria (Schltdl.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Acaciella valenzuelana (A.Rich.) Britton & Rose [unknown]

Description

Acaciella villosa (also called Hairy Acaciella, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a short trunk and a rounded crown with a dense foliage of bipinnate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in dry and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acaciella villosa is a popular ornamental tree in tropical gardens due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil stabilization. The wood is used for making furniture, and the bark is used for making rope and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acaciella villosa has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acaciella villosa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they germinate. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Acaciella villosa

Acaciella villosa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Aguascalientes, Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, Nayarit, and Zacatecas.

Acaciella villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acaciella villosa?

Acaciella villosa

What is the common name of Acaciella villosa?

Hairy Acaciella

What is the natural habitat of Acaciella villosa?

It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras

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.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.