Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bravoensis
ID:
1278074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Isely) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia87: 146 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277412

Common Names

  • Vachellia bravoensis
  • Bravo Vachellia
  • Bravo Acacia

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Description

Vachellia bravoensis (also called Bravo 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 bravoensis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used as a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia bravoensis has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia bravoensis 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 bravoensis

Vachellia bravoensis can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.

Vachellia bravoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia bravoensis?

Vachellia bravoensis

What is the common name of Vachellia bravoensis?

Bravo Acacia

Where is Vachellia bravoensis 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

References

Duane Isely (1918-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Isely' in the authors string.
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.