Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caurina
ID:
1278079

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barneby & Zanoni) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia87: 148 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277417

Common Names

  • Vachellia caurina
  • Caurine Vachellia
  • Caurine Acacia

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Description

Vachellia caurina (also called Cascara, 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 caurina is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used as a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia caurina has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia caurina is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Vachellia caurina

Vachellia caurina is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Vachellia caurina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia caurina?

Vachellia caurina

What is the common name of Vachellia caurina?

Cascade Wattle

What is the natural range of Vachellia caurina?

Australia

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' 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.
Thomas A. Zanoni (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zanoni' in the authors string.