Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swazica
ID:
1324431

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burtt Davy) Kyal. & Boatwr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.172: 517 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336885


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Description

Vachellia swazica (also called Swazi 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 swazica 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 swazica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia swazica 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 swazica

Vachellia swazica is native to South Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.

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

Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
Bruce Kyalangalilwa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kyal.' in the authors string.