Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brenan) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.172: 512 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336844
Common Names
- Erythrophloea Acacia
- Erythrophloea Thorn
- Erythrophloea Gum Acacia
Description
Vachellia erythrophloea (also called Red-Leaved 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 erythrophloea 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
Vachellia erythrophloea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.
Where to Find Vachellia erythrophloea
Vachellia erythrophloea is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Vachellia erythrophloea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vachellia erythrophloea?
Vachellia erythrophloea
What is the common name of Vachellia erythrophloea?
Red-barked acacia
What is the natural habitat of Vachellia erythrophloea?
Tropical and subtropical dry 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