Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Seigler & Ebinger
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Phytologia92: 93 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745791
Common Names
- Senegalia brevispica
- Brevispica Senegalia
- Brevispica Acacia
Synonyms
- Acacia brevispica Harms [valid]
- Acacia brevispica brevispica [unknown]
Description
Senegalia brevispica (also called Shortspike Senegalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in wet lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Senegalia brevispica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, bronchitis, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senegalia brevispica sub. dregeana (Benth.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Senegalia brevispica sub. brevispica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senegalia brevispica has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senegalia brevispica is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Senegalia brevispica
Senegalia brevispica can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Senegalia brevispica FAQ
What type of plant is Senegalia brevispica?
Senegalia brevispica is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
What is the natural habitat of Senegalia brevispica?
Senegalia brevispica is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.
What are the characteristics of Senegalia brevispica?
Senegalia brevispica is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
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