Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ziggyi
ID:
1334397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 97: 292 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346851

Common Names

  • Vachellia Ziggyi
  • Ziggyi Vachellia
  • Ziggy's Vachellia

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Description

Vachellia ziggyi (also called 'Ziggy's Vachellia', among many other common names) is a species of tree found in South America. It has thin, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia ziggyi is used as a source of food, fuel, and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vachellia ziggyi is a small, white to yellow flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia ziggyi is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Vachellia ziggyi

Vachellia ziggyi is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Vachellia ziggyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia ziggyi?

Vachellia ziggyi

What is the common name of Vachellia ziggyi?

Ziggy's Vachellia

What is the natural habitat of Vachellia ziggyi?

Tropical forests of Colombia

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

IPNI record: 77148080-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001356519
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.