Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
746455

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brenan & Exell) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytologia92: 94 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745788

Common Names

  • Senegalia schweinfurthii
  • Schweinfurthii Senegalia
  • Schweinfurthii Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia schweinfurthii Brenan & Exell [valid]
  • Acacia brevispica schweinfurthii (Brenan & Exell) R.Ross & Gord-Gray [unknown]

Description

Senegalia schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurth's 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 schweinfurthii 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 schweinfurthii var. sericea (Brenan & Exell) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Senegalia schweinfurthii var. schweinfurthii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senegalia schweinfurthii 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 schweinfurthii is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Senegalia schweinfurthii

Senegalia schweinfurthii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Senegalia schweinfurthii FAQ

What type of plant is Senegalia schweinfurthii?

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

What is the natural habitat of Senegalia schweinfurthii?

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

What are the characteristics of Senegalia schweinfurthii?

Senegalia schweinfurthii 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

John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' 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.