Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
farnesiana
ID:
182944

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 272 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182273

Common Names

  • Acacia farnesiana
  • Sweet Acacia
  • Prairie Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia minuta minuta [unknown]
  • Mimosa farnesiana L. [valid]
  • Acacia farnesiana farnesiana [unknown]
  • Poponax farnesiana (L.) Raf. [valid]
  • Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd. [valid]
  • Popanax farnesiana (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Acacia farnesiana lenticellata (F.Muell.) Bailey [deprecated]
  • Farnesiana odora Gasp. [unknown]
  • Vachellia farnesiana typica Speg. [invalid]

Description

Vachellia farnesiana (also called sweet acacia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in dry habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia farnesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak or a hedge. The bark of this plant can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vachellia farnesiana var. pinetorum (F.J.Herm.) Seigler & Ebinger
Vachellia farnesiana var. farnesiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia farnesiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia farnesiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Vachellia farnesiana

Vachellia farnesiana is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, open areas. It can be found in the states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Vachellia farnesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia farnesiana?

Vachellia farnesiana

What are the common names of Vachellia farnesiana?

Sweet acacia, sweet-scented acacia, or sweet-scented wattle

What is the natural habitat of Vachellia farnesiana?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.