Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rehmanniana
ID:
1324425

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schinz) Kyal. & Boatwr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.172: 516 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336879

Common Names

  • Rehmanniana Acacia
  • Rehmanniana Thorn
  • Rehmanniana Gum Acacia

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Description

Vachellia rehmanniana (also called Rehmann's Thorn, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Africa. It grows up to 3 meters tall and has a dense, bushy habit. It is found in dry savannas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia rehmanniana is used for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture-making. It is also used for firewood, charcoal, and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia rehmanniana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia rehmanniana is a small shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Vachellia rehmanniana

Vachellia rehmanniana is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' 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.