Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
1324643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rottler) Maslin, Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Blumea58: 43 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337097

Common Names

  • Vachellia tomentosa
  • Fuzzy Wattle
  • Mimosa Bush

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Description

Vachellia tomentosa (also called Woolly Acacia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to South Africa, and is found in forests, thickets and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia tomentosa is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia tomentosa has small, yellow flowers with 4 petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are black and round, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia tomentosa is a perennial, evergreen, shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Vachellia tomentosa

Vachellia tomentosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is commonly found in open, dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Vachellia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia tomentosa?

Vachellia tomentosa

What is the common name of Vachellia tomentosa?

Woolly Acacia

Where is Vachellia tomentosa native to?

Central and South 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

Johan Peter Rottler (1749-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottler' 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.
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.