Vachellia theronii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.P.Sw.) Boatwr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.179: 293 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343847
Common Names
- Theronii Vachellia
- Vachellia
- Theron's Vachellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vachellia theronii (also called the Theron's Acacia, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree from the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in woodlands and forests. It has a tall, woody trunk with long, spiny leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vachellia theronii is used as an ornamental plant, for its wood, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vachellia theronii has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Vachellia theronii can be found in the deserts of Africa.
Vachellia theronii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vachellia theronii?
Vachellia theronii
What is the natural habitat of Vachellia theronii?
Dry forests and scrublands
What is the leaf shape of Vachellia theronii?
Ovate
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
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
Priscilla P. Swartz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.P.Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150535-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Vachellia theronii (P.P.Sw.) Boatwr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.