Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planifrons
ID:
1326775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight & Arn.) Ragup., Seigler, Ebinger & Maslin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa162: 177 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339229

Common Names

  • Planifrons Vachellia
  • Planifrons Acacia
  • Planifrons Plant

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Description

Vachellia planifrons (also called 'Planifrons Vachellia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia planifrons is used as a source of timber, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of gum.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia planifrons has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The flowers are borne in a dense, globular inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia planifrons is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Vachellia planifrons

Vachellia planifrons is found in India.

Vachellia planifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia planifrons?

Vachellia planifrons

What type of plant is Vachellia planifrons?

Vachellia planifrons is a shrub.

Where is Vachellia planifrons native to?

Vachellia planifrons is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' 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.
Subramanyam Ragupathy (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ragup.' in the authors string.