Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gerrardii
ID:
1285437

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) P.J.H.Hurter

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284775


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Description

Vachellia gerrardii (also called Gerrard's Vachellia, 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 gerrardii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vachellia gerrardii var. latisiliqua (Brenan) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Vachellia gerrardii var. calvescens (Brenan) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Vachellia gerrardii var. najdensis (Chaudhary) Ragup., Seigler, Ebinger & Maslin
Vachellia gerrardii var. gerrardii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vachellia gerrardii 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 gerrardii 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 gerrardii

Vachellia gerrardii is native to South Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
P. Johan H. Hurter (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.H.Hurter' in the authors string.