Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peninsularis
ID:
1051426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 116 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050764

Common Names

  • Senegalia peninsularis
  • Peninsular Acacia
  • Peninsular Gum

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Description

Senegalia peninsularis (also called Peninsular acacia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has a straight trunk and a wide, spreading crown with pinnate leaves. It is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senegalia peninsularis is used as a source of firewood, fodder, and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senegalia peninsularis are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia peninsularis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Senegalia peninsularis

Senegalia peninsularis is native to the Mexican states of Baja California and Baja California Sur.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:234347-2: Based on the initial data import