Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hockii
ID:
746466

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytologia92: 94 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745799

Common Names

  • Vachellia hockii
  • Hock's Vachellia
  • Hock's Vachellia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Acacia hockii De Wild. [valid]
  • Acacia chariensis A.Chev. [valid]
  • Acacia seyal multijuga Baker f. [valid]
  • Acacia boboensis Aubrév. [valid]
  • Acacia holstii Taub. [valid]
  • Acacia atacorensis Aubrév. & Pellegr. [valid]
  • Acacia flava atacorensis (Aubrév. & Pellegr.) Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Acacia stenocarpa chariensis (A.Chev.) Aubrév. [unknown]

Description

Vachellia hockii (also called Hock's Acacia, among many other common names) is a semi-evergreen shrub native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It typically grows up to 4-5 feet tall and wide and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia hockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, bronchitis, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia hockii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia hockii is a small tree that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Vachellia hockii

Vachellia hockii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Vachellia hockii FAQ

What type of plant is Vachellia hockii?

Vachellia hockii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Vachellia hockii?

Vachellia hockii is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.

What are the characteristics of Vachellia hockii?

Vachellia hockii is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
David Stanley Seigler (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seigler' in the authors string.
John Edwin Ebinger (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ebinger' in the authors string.