Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triacanthos
ID:
168804

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 1056 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168133



Common Names

  • Honey Locust
  • Three-thorn Acacia
  • Common Honey Locust


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Synonyms

  • Acacia villaregalis McVaugh [valid]
  • Caesalpiniodes triacanthum (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Melilobus heterophyla Raf. [valid]
  • Gleditsia bujotii Neumann [valid]
  • Gleditsia laevis G.Don [valid]
  • Gleditsia brachycarpa (Michx.) Pursh [unknown]
  • Acacia laevis hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia elegans Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Gleditsia heterophylla Raf. [valid]
  • Gleditsia triacanthus Mill. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos polysperma Aiton [valid]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos horrida Aiton [valid]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos laevis Koch [valid]
  • Gleditsia meliloba Walter [valid]
  • Gleditsia polysperma (Aiton) Stokes [valid]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Willd. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia bujotii pendula Rehder [invalid]
  • Gleditsia spinosa Marshall [valid]
  • Gleditsia sinensis nana Loudon [valid]
  • Gleditsia micracantha Steud. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos nana Henry [valid]
  • Gleditsia latisilique Steud. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia ferox nana Rehder [valid]
  • Gleditsia inermis elegantissima Grosdem. [valid]
  • Acacia triacanthos Gron. [unknown]
  • Acacia americana Stokes [unknown]
  • Acacia inermis Steud. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia horrida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia flava K.Koch [valid]
  • Gleditsia sinensis nana Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos brachycarpos Michx. [valid]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos bujotii (Neumann) Rehder [valid]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos inermis (L.) Castigl. [deprecated]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos macrocarpos Michx. [valid]
  • Gleditsia latifolia hort. ex Lavallée [unknown]
  • Gleditsia ferox Desf. [valid]
  • Gleditschia triacanthos L. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia latisiliqua Lodd. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Castigl. [valid]
  • Caesalpiniodes heterophylla (Raf.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos elegantissima Rehder [valid]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos pendula Rehder [valid]
  • Gleditsia micracantha Loddiges ex Steudel [unknown]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Zabel [valid]
  • Gleditsia inermis elegantissima Grosd. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos nana Rehder [valid]
  • Vachellia villaregalis (McVaugh) Seigler & Ebinger [valid]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos brachycarpos (Michx.) C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia brachycarpos (Michx.) Pursh [valid]
  • Gleditsia pendula Van Geert [invalid]
  • Gleditsia excelsa-pendula de Vos [valid]
  • Gleditsia mimosifolia Lodd. ex Talou [invalid]
  • Gleditsia mimosifolia pendula Talou [invalid]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos pendula Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia triacanthos ferox (Desf.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia micracantha de Vos [unknown]

Description

Gleditsia triacanthos (also called Honey Locust, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to North America, and is found in temperate deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gleditsia triacanthos is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a shade tree in gardens. Its flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and it is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gleditsia triacanthos has yellow flowers that are 1-2 inches long. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gleditsia triacanthos is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring.

Where to Find Gleditsia triacanthos

Gleditsia triacanthos can be found in the eastern and central United States, primarily in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Gleditsia triacanthos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gleditsia triacanthos?

Gleditsia triacanthos

What is the common name of Gleditsia triacanthos?

Honey locust

What is the natural habitat of Gleditsia triacanthos?

Dry, open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Fabaceae family