Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burtt Davy) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.172: 511 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336832
Description
Vachellia borleae (also called Acacia borleae, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 4 meters in height and has yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vachellia borleae is used for its wood, which is used for fuel, construction, and furniture. It is also used for its edible fruits and seeds, which are eaten raw or cooked, and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vachellia borleae has yellow flowers with a sweet scent, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and spindly, with thin stems and small leaves.
Where to Find Vachellia borleae
Vachellia borleae can be found in the African countries of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.
Vachellia borleae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vachellia borleae?
Vachellia borleae
What is the common name of Vachellia borleae?
Borle's acacia
What is the natural habitat of Vachellia borleae?
Dry tropical forests
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