Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schaffneri
ID:
1278119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia87: 167 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277457

Common Names

  • Vachellia schaffneri
  • Schaffner's Acacia
  • Schaffner's Mesquite

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Description

Vachellia schaffneri (also called Schaffner'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 schaffneri is used for fuel, timber, and fodder. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia schaffneri 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 schaffneri 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 schaffneri

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

Vachellia schaffneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia schaffneri?

Vachellia schaffneri

What type of plant is Vachellia schaffneri?

Tree

Where is Vachellia schaffneri 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

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' 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.