Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
astringens
ID:
1051541

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Speg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bol. Acad. Nac. Ci. Republ. Argent.26: 278 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050879

Common Names

  • Vachellia astringens
  • Astringens Vachellia
  • Astringens

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Description

Vachellia astringens (also called Astringent Acacia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry woodlands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia astringens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vachellia astringens are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia astringens 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 Vachellia astringens

Vachellia astringens can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

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

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.