Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drepanolobium
ID:
1285434

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms ex Y.Sjöstedt) P.J.H.Hurter

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
D.J.Mabberley, Plant-book, ed. 3: 1021 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284772


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Description

Vachellia drepanolobium (also called Sickle Thorn, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry, open areas. It is an evergreen tree with a spreading crown and leaves that are up to 20 cm long. The leaves are pinnately compound with a yellow-green color.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia drepanolobium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vachellia drepanolobium are yellow and have five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia drepanolobium is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Vachellia drepanolobium

Vachellia drepanolobium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to South Africa.

Vachellia drepanolobium FAQ

What is the common name of Vachellia drepanolobium?

Sickle Thorn Acacia

What is the natural range of Vachellia drepanolobium?

East Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa

What type of soil does Vachellia drepanolobium prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soils

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

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Bror Yngve Sjöstedt (1866-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Sjöstedt' in the authors string.
P. Johan H. Hurter (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.H.Hurter' in the authors string.