Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.P.Sw. ex Coates Palgr.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.172: 512 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336840
Common Names
- Dyer's Acacia
- Sweet Thorn
- Gum Acacia
Description
Vachellia dyeri (also called Dyer's Thorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and is found in open grassland, woodlands, and bushveld habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vachellia dyeri 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vachellia dyeri 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.
Where to Find Vachellia dyeri
Vachellia dyeri is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Vachellia dyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vachellia dyeri?
Vachellia dyeri
What is the common name of Vachellia dyeri?
Dyer's acacia
What is the natural habitat of Vachellia dyeri?
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
Meg Coates Palgrave: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coates Palgr.' in the authors string.