Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1051402

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Britton & Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 113 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050740

Common Names

  • Senegalia angustifolia
  • Narrow-Leaved Acacia
  • Narrow-Leaved Gum

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Description

Senegalia angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Senegalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and produces white to pinkish flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senegalia angustifolia is used as an ornamental tree and for its wood. It can also be used as a windbreak and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senegalia angustifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia angustifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and a well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Where to Find Senegalia angustifolia

Senegalia angustifolia is native to South America and can be found in dry scrublands and woodlands.

Species in the Senegalia genus

Senegalia berlandieri, Senegalia greggii, Senegalia hayesii, Senegalia macilenta, Senegalia picachensis, Senegalia interior, Senegalia roemeriana, Senegalia westiana, Senegalia polyphylla, Senegalia tamarindifolia, Senegalia albizioides, Senegalia guarensis, Senegalia laeta, Senegalia latifoliola, Senegalia lewisii, Senegalia limae, Senegalia polyacantha, Senegalia ricoae, Senegalia stenocarpa, Senegalia galpinii, Senegalia mellifera, Senegalia schweinfurthii, Senegalia brevispica, Senegalia rhytidocarpa, Senegalia globosa, Senegalia angustifolia, Senegalia emoryana, Senegalia painteri, Senegalia peninsularis, Senegalia polyphylla, Senegalia riparia, Senegalia rugata, Senegalia saltilloensis, Senegalia striata, Senegalia subsessilis, Senegalia ferruginea, Senegalia alemquerensis, Senegalia altiscandens, Senegalia amazonica, Senegalia bahiensis, Senegalia bonariensis, Senegalia catharinensis, Senegalia emilioana, Senegalia etilis, Senegalia fiebrigii, Senegalia giganticarpa, Senegalia gilliesii, Senegalia grandistipula, Senegalia huberi, Senegalia kallunkiae,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
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.