Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pierre) Maslin, Seigler & Ebinger
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Blumea58: 42 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337091
Common Names
- Vachellia harmandiana
- Harmand's Wattle
- Harmand's Acacia
Description
Vachellia harmandiana (also called Acacia harmandiana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions. It has a dense, spreading crown and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Vachellia harmandiana is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vachellia harmandiana is a yellow, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown disc, and the seedlings are small, bright green, and feathery.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vachellia harmandiana is a perennial, evergreen, shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Vachellia harmandiana
Vachellia harmandiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Vachellia harmandiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vachellia harmandiana?
Vachellia harmandiana
What is the common name of Vachellia harmandiana?
Harmand's Acacia
Where is Vachellia harmandiana native to?
India
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