Vachellia eburnea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb.
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
D.J.Mabberley, Plant-book, ed. 3: 1021 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284773
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Vachellia eburnea (also called Ivory 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 eburnea 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 eburnea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vachellia eburnea is a hardy tree that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Vachellia eburnea
Vachellia eburnea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to South Africa.
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
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
P. Johan H. Hurter (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.H.Hurter' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vachellia eburnea (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.