Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhytidocarpa
ID:
1035522

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Rico) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Phytologia91: 28 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034860

Common Names

  • Senegalia rhytidocarpa
  • Rough-Fruited Senegalia
  • Rhytidocarpa Senegalia

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Description

Senegalia rhytidocarpa (also called 'Rough-skinned Senegalia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows up to 5 m tall and has a rounded crown with small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, open forests, along rivers and streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senegalia rhytidocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senegalia rhytidocarpa has small yellow flowers, with a single-seeded fruit. The seed is small and black, with a shiny surface. The seedlings are slender and upright, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia rhytidocarpa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Senegalia rhytidocarpa

Senegalia rhytidocarpa is native to Africa and can be found in dry, open areas.

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

Maria de Lourdes Rico (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Rico' 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.