Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
standleyi
ID:
1278122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Saff.) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia87: 168 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277460

Common Names

  • Vachellia standleyi
  • Standley's Acacia
  • Standley's Mesquite

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia standleyi has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia standleyi is a stem plant that can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It can be cultivated in medium to high light and prefers a nutrient-rich substrate. It should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Vachellia standleyi

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

Vachellia standleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia standleyi?

Vachellia standleyi

What type of plant is Vachellia standleyi?

Tree

Where is Vachellia standleyi 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

William Edwin Safford (1859-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saff.' 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.