Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) Britton & Rose
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 109 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050779
Common Names
- Senegalia subangulata
- Subangular Acacia
- Subangular Gum
Description
Senegalia subangulata (also called Angular Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and is often found in washes and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senegalia subangulata 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 flower of Senegalia subangulata is yellow and has a long, tubular shape. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senegalia subangulata 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 subangulata
Senegalia subangulata is native to the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora.
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