Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karroo
ID:
511247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hayne) Banfi & Galasso

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. Mus. Civico Storia Nat. Milano149: 149 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510579

Common Names

  • Karroo Thorn
  • Karroo Acacia
  • Sweet Thorn

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Synonyms

  • Acacia karoo Hayne [unknown]
  • Acacia karroo Hayne [valid]
  • Acacia dekindtiana A.Chev. [valid]
  • Acacia inconflagrabilis Gerstner [valid]
  • Mimosa reticulata L. [valid]
  • Mimosa capensis Burm.f. [valid]
  • Acacia capensis (Burm.f.) Burch. [illegitimate]
  • Acacia hirtella E.Mey. [valid]
  • Acacia reticulata (L.) Willd. [valid]
  • Acacia horrida transvaalensis Burtt Davy [unknown]
  • Acacia karroo transvaalensis (Burtt Davy) Burtt Davy [unknown]

Description

Vachellia karroo (also called sweet thorn, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow, cylindrical flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia karroo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vachellia karroo is yellow-orange in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, black in color and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia karroo is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring or take cuttings in the summer. It is best to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture.

Where to Find Vachellia karroo

Vachellia karroo is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Vachellia karroo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia karroo?

Vachellia karroo

What is the common name of Vachellia karroo?

Karroo Thorn

What is the natural habitat of Vachellia karroo?

It is native to Africa and grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas.

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

Gabriele Galasso (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galasso' in the authors string.
Enrico Augusto Banfi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banfi' in the authors string.
Friedrich Gottlob Hayne (1763-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayne' in the authors string.