Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pers.) Desf. ex DC.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 472 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428875
Description
Acacia lentiscifolia (also called Lentisc-leaved Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a single, erect stem, with a single flower at the top. The flower has a pink-purple corolla and a yellow-green calyx. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, in open areas, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia lentiscifolia is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia lentiscifolia is a yellow-orange color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia lentiscifolia is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance perennial. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or fall.
Where to Find Acacia lentiscifolia
Acacia lentiscifolia can be found in the Yunnan province of China.
Acacia lentiscifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia lentiscifolia?
Acacia lentiscifolia
What is the family of Acacia lentiscifolia?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Acacia lentiscifolia?
Mastic Acacia
Species in the Acacia genus
Acacia constricta,
Acacia auriculiformis,
Acacia koa,
Acacia scleroxyla,
Acacia verticillata,
Acacia kauaiensis,
Acacia brandegeana,
Acacia breviracemosa,
Acacia retinodes,
Acacia neriifolia,
Acacia acuminata,
Acacia complanata,
Acacia excelsa,
Acacia georginae,
Acacia kettlewelliae,
Acacia phlebophylla,
Acacia prominens,
Acacia binervata,
Acacia buxifolia,
Acacia brachybotrya,
Acacia bivenosa,
Acacia calamifolia,
Acacia cardiophylla,
Acacia chrysotricha,
Acacia constablei,
Acacia caesiella,
Acacia decora,
Acacia fasciculifera,
Acacia falciformis,
Acacia flavescens,
Acacia gladiiformis,
Acacia gilbertii,
Acacia hakeoides,
Acacia ixiophylla,
Acacia lanigera,
Acacia lineata,
Acacia luteola,
Acacia latifolia,
Acacia montana,
Acacia megacephala,
Acacia mabellae,
Acacia mollifolia,
Acacia oswaldii,
Acacia obtusifolia,
Acacia pulchella,
Acacia polybotrya,
Acacia rhodoxylon,
Acacia rubida,
Acacia rigens,
Acacia stricta,
Species in the Fabaceae family