Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1061477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Pedley

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.92: 250 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060815

Common Names

  • Senegalia ferruginea
  • Ferruginea Senegalia
  • Ferruginea Xiphocladum

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Description

Senegalia ferruginea (also called Rusty Acacia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a perennial shrub with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Senegalia ferruginea is used as a food source, forage, and medicinal plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senegalia ferruginea is yellow in color, with a long, narrow petal. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia ferruginea is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Senegalia ferruginea

Senegalia ferruginea is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.