Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subsessilis
ID:
1051443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 117 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050781

Common Names

  • Senegalia subsessilis
  • Subsessile Acacia
  • Subsessile Gum

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Description

Senegalia subsessilis (also called Sessile 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 subsessilis 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 subsessilis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia subsessilis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the establishment period.

Where to Find Senegalia subsessilis

Senegalia subsessilis 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

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:234368-2: Based on the initial data import