Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baessleri
ID:
1036034

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.D.Clarke, Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.34: 89 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035372

Common Names

  • Vachellia baessleri
  • Baessler's Vachellia
  • Baessler's Acacia

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Description

Vachellia baessleri (also called Baessler's Vachellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, shady forests. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia baessleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia baessleri has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia baessleri is a perennial tree that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Vachellia baessleri

Vachellia baessleri can be found in the dry regions of South Africa.

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

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.
Hugh David Clarke (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.D.Clarke' in the authors string.