Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inopinata
ID:
1324638

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain) Maslin, Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Blumea58: 42 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337092

Common Names

  • Vachellia inopinata
  • Unexpected Wattle
  • Unexpected Acacia

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Description

Vachellia inopinata (also called Acacia inopinata, 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 light green and glossy. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia inopinata 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 inopinata is a yellow, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown disc, and the seedlings are small, bright green, and feathery.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia inopinata 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 inopinata

Vachellia inopinata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Vachellia inopinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia inopinata?

Vachellia inopinata

What is the common name of Vachellia inopinata?

Unexpected Acacia

Where is Vachellia inopinata 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

References

David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' 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.