Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mellifera
ID:
746454

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytologia92: 94 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745787

Common Names

  • Senegalia mellifera
  • Mellifera Senegalia
  • Mellifera Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. [valid]
  • Mimosa mellifera M.Vahl [unknown]
  • Acacia mellifera mellifera [unknown]
  • Mimosa mellifera Vahl [valid]
  • Inga mellifera (Vahl) Willd. [valid]
  • Acacia senegal mellifera (Vahl) Roberty [unknown]

Description

Senegalia mellifera (also called Honey 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 mellifera 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senegalia mellifera sub. detinens (Burch.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Senegalia mellifera sub. mellifera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senegalia mellifera 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 mellifera 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 mellifera

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

Senegalia mellifera FAQ

What type of plant is Senegalia mellifera?

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

What is the natural habitat of Senegalia mellifera?

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

What are the characteristics of Senegalia mellifera?

Senegalia mellifera 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' 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.