Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bullockii
ID:
1324380

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brenan) Kyal. & Boatwr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.172: 511 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336834


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Description

Vachellia bullockii (also called Acacia bullockii, 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 bullockii is used for its wood, which is used for fuel, construction, and furniture. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vachellia bullockii var. induta (Brenan) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Vachellia bullockii var. bullockii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vachellia bullockii are white and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Vachellia bullockii

Vachellia bullockii can be found in the African countries of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.

Vachellia bullockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia bullockii?

Vachellia bullockii

What is the common name of Vachellia bullockii?

Bullock's acacia

What is the natural habitat of Vachellia bullockii?

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

References

John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
Bruce Kyalangalilwa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kyal.' in the authors string.