Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruthvenii
ID:
1330409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytologia97: 172 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342863


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Description

Vachellia ruthvenii (also called Ruthven's acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia ruthvenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are often used to decorate walls and furniture. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia ruthvenii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia ruthvenii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Vachellia ruthvenii

Vachellia ruthvenii is native to North America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Canada and the United States.

Vachellia ruthvenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia ruthvenii?

Vachellia ruthvenii

What is the common name of Vachellia ruthvenii?

Ruthven's acacia

Where is Vachellia ruthvenii found?

It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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

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.