Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) Seigler & Ebinger
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Phytologia87: 165 (2005 publ. 2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277452
Common Names
- Vachellia pringlei
- Pringle Acacia
- Pringle Tree
Description
Vachellia pringlei (also called Pringle's acacia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as coastal bluffs and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vachellia pringlei is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vachellia pringlei has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vachellia pringlei can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Air layering can be done by wrapping a moistened sphagnum moss around a branch and covering it with plastic wrap. Once the roots have formed, the branch can be cut and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Vachellia pringlei
Vachellia pringlei is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Vachellia pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vachellia pringlei?
Vachellia pringlei
What type of plant is Vachellia pringlei?
Tree
Where is Vachellia pringlei native to?
Tropical regions of Central America
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