Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortilis
ID:
1286020

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) Galasso & Banfi

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. Mus. Civico Storia Nat. Milano149: 150 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285358

Common Names

  • Tortilis Vachellia
  • Tortilis Acacia
  • Tortilis Thorn Tree

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Description

Vachellia tortilis (also called Umbrella Thorn, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate, with a length of 5-10 cm. It grows in dry areas, in sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Vachellia tortilis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vachellia tortilis sub. spirocarpa (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Vachellia tortilis sub. heteracantha (Burch.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Vachellia tortilis sub. raddiana (Savi) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Vachellia tortilis sub. campoptila (Schweinf.) Ragup., Seigler, Ebinger & Maslin
Vachellia tortilis sub. tortilis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vachellia tortilis has yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vachellia tortilis is an easy-to-grow, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in moist soil.

Where to Find Vachellia tortilis

Vachellia tortilis can be found in Africa and the Middle East.

Vachellia tortilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vachellia tortilis?

Vachellia tortilis

What is the common name of Vachellia tortilis?

Umbrella thorn

What type of plant is Vachellia tortilis?

Tree

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

Gabriele Galasso (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galasso' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
Enrico Augusto Banfi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banfi' in the authors string.