Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burtt Davy) Seigler & Ebinger
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Phytologia92: 95 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745800
Common Names
- Vachellia nebrownii
- NeBrown's Vachellia
- NeBrown's Vachellia Plant
Synonyms
- Acacia nebrownii Burtt Davy [valid]
- Acacia rogersii Burtt Davy [valid]
- Acacia walteri Suess. [illegitimate]
- Acacia glandulifera Schinz [illegitimate]
Description
Vachellia nebrownii (also called Acacia nebrownii, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub or tree native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters in height. Its bark is grey and smooth and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in dry grassland and savanna regions.
Uses & Benefits
Vachellia nebrownii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright and colorful flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and for its ability to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vachellia nebrownii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vachellia nebrownii is a small tree that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Vachellia nebrownii
Vachellia nebrownii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Vachellia nebrownii FAQ
What type of plant is Vachellia nebrownii?
Vachellia nebrownii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
What is the natural habitat of Vachellia nebrownii?
Vachellia nebrownii is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.
What are the characteristics of Vachellia nebrownii?
Vachellia nebrownii is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
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