Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
albida
ID:
186752

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Delile) A.Chev.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop.14: 876 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186081



Common Names

  • Faidherbia albida
  • White-barked Acacia
  • White-barked Faidherbia


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Synonyms

  • Acacia albida Delile [valid]
  • Prosopis kirkii Oliv. [valid]
  • Acacia aegyptiaca Baill. [valid]
  • Acacia gyrocarpa Hochst. ex A.Rich. [valid]
  • Acacia saccharata Benth. [valid]
  • Acacia selenicarpa Desv. [valid]
  • Acacia mossambecensis Bolle [valid]
  • Faidherbia albida glabra Nongon. [valid]
  • Faidherbia albida pseudoglabra Nongon. [valid]
  • Acacia albida microfoliolata De Wild. [unknown]
  • Acacia albida senegalensis Benth. [unknown]
  • Acacia albida variofoliolata De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Faidherbia albida (also called Apple-ring Acacia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Africa and the Middle East. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It produces small, round pods that contain edible seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Faidherbia albida is used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is also used for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Faidherbia albida is a yellow pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faidherbia albida is a perennial legume that is native to Africa. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.

Where to Find Faidherbia albida

Faidherbia albida is native to Africa and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the US.

Faidherbia albida FAQ

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Faidherbia albida

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Ana Tree

What is the family of Faidherbia albida?

Fabaceae

Species in the Faidherbia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Alire Raffeneau Delile (1778-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delile' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.