Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
1324389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brenan) Kyal. & Boatwr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.172: 512 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336843

Common Names

  • Elatior Acacia
  • Elatior Thorn
  • Elatior Gum Acacia

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Description

Vachellia elatior (also called Tall Thorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and is found in open grassland, woodlands, and bushveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia elatior is used for its wood, which is used for fuel, construction, and furniture. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vachellia elatior sub. turkanae (Brenan) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Vachellia elatior sub. elatior

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia elatior 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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Where to Find Vachellia elatior

Vachellia elatior is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Vachellia elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia elatior?

Vachellia elatior

What is the common name of Vachellia elatior?

Tall acacia

What is the natural habitat of Vachellia elatior?

Dry tropical forests

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

John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' 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.