Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
1278123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277461

Common Names

  • Vachellia tortuosa
  • Tortuosa Acacia
  • Tortuosa Mesquite

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia tortuosa 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 tortuosa 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 tortuosa

Vachellia tortuosa is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrub, grasslands, and oak forests.

Vachellia tortuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia tortuosa?

Vachellia tortuosa

What type of plant is Vachellia tortuosa?

Tree

Where is Vachellia tortuosa 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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.