Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton) Seigler & Ebinger
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Phytologia87: 142 (2005 publ. 2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277404
Common Names
- Vachellia anegadensis
- Anegada Vachellia
- Anegada Acacia
Description
Vachellia anegadensis (also called Anegada Mesquite, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical regions, and can be found in dry forests, scrublands, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vachellia anegadensis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used as a tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vachellia anegadensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vachellia anegadensis can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Air layering can be done by wrapping a moistened sphagnum moss around a branch and covering it with plastic wrap. Once the roots have formed, the branch can be cut and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Vachellia anegadensis
Vachellia anegadensis can be found in the tropical forests of the Caribbean.
Vachellia anegadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vachellia anegadensis?
Vachellia anegadensis
What is the common name of Vachellia anegadensis?
Anegada Acacia
Where is Vachellia anegadensis native to?
Mexico
Species in the Vachellia genus
Vachellia farnesiana,
Vachellia karroo,
Vachellia grandicornuta,
Vachellia haematoxylon,
Vachellia hockii,
Vachellia nebrownii,
Vachellia flexuosa,
Vachellia baessleri,
Vachellia astringens,
Vachellia acuifera,
Vachellia albicorticata,
Vachellia allenii,
Vachellia anegadensis,
Vachellia aroma,
Vachellia barahonensis,
Vachellia belairioides,
Vachellia biaciculata,
Vachellia bilimekii,
Vachellia brandegeeana,
Vachellia bravoensis,
Vachellia bucheri,
Vachellia californica,
Vachellia campeachiana,
Vachellia caurina,
Vachellia caven,
Vachellia cedilloi,
Vachellia chiapensis,
Vachellia choriophylla,
Vachellia collinsii,
Vachellia constricta,
Vachellia cookii,
Vachellia cornigera,
Vachellia cucuyo,
Vachellia curvifructa,
Vachellia daemon,
Vachellia gentlei,
Vachellia gladiata,
Vachellia glandulifera,
Vachellia globulifera,
Vachellia guanacastensis,
Vachellia hindsii,
Vachellia insulae-iacobi,
Vachellia janzenii,
Vachellia macracantha,
Vachellia mayana,
Vachellia melanoceras,
Vachellia oviedoensis,
Vachellia pacensis,
Vachellia pennatula,
Vachellia polypyrigenes,
Species in the Fabaceae family