Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cucuyo
ID:
1278088

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barneby & Zanoni) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia87: 155 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277426

Common Names

  • Vachellia cucuyo
  • Cucuyo Acacia
  • Cucuyo Tree

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Description

Vachellia cucuyo (also called Cucuyo, 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 cucuyo is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vachellia cucuyo is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia cucuyo 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 cucuyo

Vachellia cucuyo is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Vachellia cucuyo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia cucuyo?

Vachellia cucuyo

What is the common name of Vachellia cucuyo?

Cucuyo Wattle

What is the natural range of Vachellia cucuyo?

Central America

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.