Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myaingii
ID:
1324641

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

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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.

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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

References

John Henry Lace (1857-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lace' 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.