Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hunteri
ID:
1326773

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Ragup., Seigler, Ebinger & Maslin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa162: 176 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339227

Common Names

  • Hunteri Vachellia
  • Hunteri Acacia
  • Hunteri Plant

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Description

Vachellia hunteri (also called 'Hunter's Vachellia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia hunteri is used as a source of timber, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of gum.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia hunteri has white flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seed is a flat, brown, oval shape and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia hunteri is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can reach up to 15m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of frost and can be grown in a wide range of climates.

Where to Find Vachellia hunteri

Vachellia hunteri is found in India.

Vachellia hunteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia hunteri?

Vachellia hunteri

What type of plant is Vachellia hunteri?

Vachellia hunteri is a shrub.

Where is Vachellia hunteri native to?

Vachellia hunteri is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' 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.
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Subramanyam Ragupathy (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ragup.' in the authors string.