Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macilenta
ID:
167723

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose) Britton & Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 111 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167052

Common Names

  • Macilenta Senegalia
  • Sharp-Thorned Acacia
  • Sharp-Thorned Senegalia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia cuernavacana (Britton & Rose) Sandwith [valid]
  • Acacia macilenta Rose [unknown]
  • Lysiloma cuernavacana Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Lysiloma cuernavacanum Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Senegalia oaxacana Britton & Rose [unknown]

Description

Senegalia macilenta (also called macilent senegalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Senegalia macilenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping. It can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senegalia macilenta is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia macilenta is a shrub native to South America. It is best propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated by cuttings or air layering. It prefers full sun and needs regular watering.

Where to Find Senegalia macilenta

Senegalia macilenta is native to western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Utah. It is found in open, dry habitats, such as grassland, chaparral, and oak woodland.

Senegalia macilenta FAQ

What type of plant is Senegalia macilenta?

Senegalia macilenta is a species of acacia.

Where does Senegalia macilenta grow?

Senegalia macilenta is native to Africa.

What is the life cycle of Senegalia macilenta?

Senegalia macilenta has a perennial life cycle.

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

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.