Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lace) Maslin, Seigler & Ebinger
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Blumea58: 43 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337095
Common Names
- Vachellia myaingii
- Myaing's Wattle
- Myaing's Acacia
Description
Vachellia myaingii (also called Myaing Acacia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to Myanmar, and is found in forests, thickets and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Vachellia myaingii 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
Vachellia myaingii has small, yellow flowers with 4 petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are black and round, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vachellia myaingii 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 myaingii
Vachellia myaingii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Vachellia myaingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vachellia myaingii?
Vachellia myaingii
What is the common name of Vachellia myaingii?
Myaing's Acacia
Where is Vachellia myaingii native to?
Myanmar
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