Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galpinii
ID:
746453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burtt Davy) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytologia92: 93 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745786

Common Names

  • Senegalia galpinii
  • Galpinii Senegalia
  • Galpinii Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia galpinii Burtt Davy [valid]

Description

Senegalia galpinii (also called Galpin's 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 galpinii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senegalia galpinii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia galpinii is a perennial shrub that is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Senegalia galpinii

Senegalia galpinii is native to South Africa and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Senegalia galpinii FAQ

What type of plant is Senegalia galpinii?

Senegalia galpinii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Senegalia galpinii?

Senegalia galpinii is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.

What are the characteristics of Senegalia galpinii?

Senegalia galpinii 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

References

Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.
David Stanley Seigler (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seigler' in the authors string.
John Edwin Ebinger (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ebinger' in the authors string.