Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.M.Carter & Rudd) C.E.Glass & Seigler
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Taxon55: 993 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279599
Common Names
- Kellogg's Senegalia
- Senegalia kelloggiana
- Senegalia kelloggiana
Description
Senegalia kelloggiana (also called Kellogg's Senegalia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in North America. It is a deciduous shrub with a spreading habit and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Uses & Benefits
Senegalia kelloggiana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senegalia kelloggiana has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senegalia kelloggiana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Senegalia kelloggiana
Senegalia kelloggiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Senegalia kelloggiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senegalia kelloggiana?
Senegalia kelloggiana
What type of plant is Senegalia kelloggiana?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Senegalia kelloggiana?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico
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
Catherine E. Glass: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Glass' in the authors string.