Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mayana
ID:
1278104

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lundell) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia87: 163 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277442

Common Names

  • Vachellia mayana
  • Maya Acacia
  • Maya Tree

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Description

Vachellia mayana (also called Maya acacia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as coastal bluffs and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia mayana is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vachellia mayana is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia mayana is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 12 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Vachellia mayana

Vachellia mayana is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Vachellia mayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia mayana?

Vachellia mayana

What is the common name of Vachellia mayana?

Mayan Wattle

What is the natural range of Vachellia mayana?

Central America

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

Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' 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.