Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rorudiana
ID:
1278117

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Christoph.) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia87: 166 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277455

Common Names

  • Vachellia rorudiana
  • Rorud's Acacia
  • Rorud's Mesquite

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Description

Vachellia rorudiana (also called Rorud'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 rorudiana 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 rorudiana has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia rorudiana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Vachellia rorudiana

Vachellia rorudiana is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Vachellia rorudiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia rorudiana?

Vachellia rorudiana

What type of plant is Vachellia rorudiana?

Tree

Where is Vachellia rorudiana 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

References

Erling Christophersen (1898-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christoph.' 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.