Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chiov.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.172: 507 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336542
Common Names
- Senegalia ankokib
- Ankokib Senegalia
- Senegalia ankokib
Description
Senegalia ankokib (also called Ankokib Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is typically found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Senegalia ankokib is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senegalia ankokib has small, yellow flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senegalia ankokib is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be pruned back in late winter to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Senegalia ankokib
Senegalia ankokib is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry, deciduous forests.
Senegalia ankokib FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senegalia ankokib?
Senegalia ankokib
What is the common name of Senegalia ankokib?
Ankokib Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Senegalia ankokib?
Dry deciduous forests
Species in the Senegalia genus
Senegalia berlandieri,
Senegalia greggii,
Senegalia hayesii,
Senegalia macilenta,
Senegalia picachensis,
Senegalia interior,
Senegalia roemeriana,
Senegalia westiana,
Senegalia polyphylla,
Senegalia tamarindifolia,
Senegalia albizioides,
Senegalia guarensis,
Senegalia laeta,
Senegalia latifoliola,
Senegalia lewisii,
Senegalia limae,
Senegalia polyacantha,
Senegalia ricoae,
Senegalia stenocarpa,
Senegalia galpinii,
Senegalia mellifera,
Senegalia schweinfurthii,
Senegalia brevispica,
Senegalia rhytidocarpa,
Senegalia globosa,
Senegalia angustifolia,
Senegalia emoryana,
Senegalia painteri,
Senegalia peninsularis,
Senegalia polyphylla,
Senegalia riparia,
Senegalia rugata,
Senegalia saltilloensis,
Senegalia striata,
Senegalia subsessilis,
Senegalia ferruginea,
Senegalia alemquerensis,
Senegalia altiscandens,
Senegalia amazonica,
Senegalia bahiensis,
Senegalia bonariensis,
Senegalia catharinensis,
Senegalia emilioana,
Senegalia etilis,
Senegalia fiebrigii,
Senegalia giganticarpa,
Senegalia gilliesii,
Senegalia grandistipula,
Senegalia huberi,
Senegalia kallunkiae,
Species in the Fabaceae family