Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilispina
ID:
1324420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pic.Serm.) Kyal. & Boatwr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.172: 516 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336874

Common Names

  • Pilispina Acacia
  • Pilispina Thorn
  • Pilispina Gum Acacia

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Uses & Benefits

Vachellia pilispina is used for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture-making. It is also used for firewood, charcoal, and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia pilispina has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia pilispina is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vachellia pilispina

Vachellia pilispina is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Vachellia pilispina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia pilispina?

Vachellia pilispina

What is the common name of Vachellia pilispina?

Silver-flowered Acacia

What is the natural range of Vachellia pilispina?

Southern Africa

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

Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
Bruce Kyalangalilwa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kyal.' in the authors string.