Vachellia aroma
| Vachellia aroma | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Vachellia |
| Species: | V. aroma |
| Binomial name | |
| Vachellia aroma (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Seigler & Ebinger[1] | |
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| Range of Vachellia aroma | |
| Synonyms[2][3] | |
Vachellia aroma is a small, perennial, thorny tree native to Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Paraguay. Some common names for it are Aromita, Aromo Negro, Espinillo and Tusca. It is not listed as being a threatened species.[4] Although some sources[5] say that Vachellia macracantha is synonymous with Vachellia aroma, genetic analysis of the two species has shown that they are different, but that they are closely related.[6]
Uses
V. aroma is used by bees to make honey.[7] The tree's wood is quite hard and it is used for implements, posts and firewood.[8]
Botanical varieties
References
- ↑ Seigler DS, Ebinger JE. (2005). "New combinations in the genus Vachellia (Fabaceae: Mimosoideae) from the New World.". Phytologia. 87 (3): 139–78.
- ↑ "Acacia aroma information from NPGS/GRIN". ars-grin.gov.
- ↑ ILDIS LegumeWeb
- ↑ International Legume Database & Information Service (ILDIS)
- ↑ "The Global Compendium of Weeds: Acacia aroma Gill. ex Hook. & Arn.". hear.org.
- ↑ Paola Vanesa Casiva, Juan César Vilardi, Ana María Cialdella and Beatriz O. Saidman, American Journal of Botany. 2004;91:58–64.
- ↑ Argentine Honey: Leguminosae
- ↑ "Bosque (Valdivia) vol.27 número2; Resumo: S0717-92002006000200009". scielo.cl.
- ↑ "American species list". worldwidewattle.com.
External links
- Vachellia aroma branch with blossoms (www.fieldmuseum.org)
- Vachellia aroma branch with pods (www.fieldmuseum.org)
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