Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thulin) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.172: 516 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336877
Common Names
- Qandalensis Acacia
- Qandalensis Thorn
- Qandalensis Gum Acacia
Description
Vachellia qandalensis (also called Qandal Thorn, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Africa. It grows up to 3 meters tall and has a dense, bushy habit. It is found in dry savannas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vachellia qandalensis 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 qandalensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vachellia qandalensis is a small shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every few months with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Vachellia qandalensis
Vachellia qandalensis is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
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