Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
1324639

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain) Maslin, Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Blumea58: 42 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337093

Common Names

  • Vachellia kingii
  • King's Wattle
  • King's Acacia

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Description

Vachellia kingii (also called King's Acacia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to India, and is found in forests, thickets and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia kingii 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 kingii is a white, fluffy puffball, with a yellow center. The seed is a flat, dark brown disc, and the seedlings are small, bright green, and feathery.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia kingii 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 kingii

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

Vachellia kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia kingii?

Vachellia kingii

What is the common name of Vachellia kingii?

King's Acacia

Where is Vachellia kingii 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.