Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hayesii
ID:
166813

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Britton & Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 114 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166142

Common Names

  • Hayesii Senegalia
  • Hayesii Acacia
  • Hayesii Catclaw

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Synonyms

  • Acacia hayesii Benth. [unknown]
  • Acacia acanthophylla (Britton & Rose) Standl. [valid]
  • Senegalia acanthophylla Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Acacia telensis Standl. [valid]
  • Senegalia rekoana Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Senegalia membranacea Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Acacia iguana Micheli [valid]
  • Senegalia iguana (Micheli) Britton & Rose [unknown]

Description

Senegalia hayesii (also called Hayes' Senegalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senegalia hayesii is used for making furniture, tools, and for fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senegalia hayesii is a white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, ovoid, brownish-black seed. The seedling is a small, erect, hairy plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia hayesii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Senegalia hayesii

Senegalia hayesii can be found in the dry regions of Africa, including in the countries of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa.

Senegalia hayesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senegalia hayesii?

Senegalia hayesii

What is the common name of Senegalia hayesii?

Hayes' Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Senegalia hayesii?

Dry deciduous forests 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518260-1: Based on the initial data import