Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) Britton & Rose
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 117 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050761
Common Names
- Senegalia occidentalis
- Western Acacia
- Western Gum
Description
Senegalia occidentalis (also called Western acacia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has a straight trunk and a wide, spreading crown with pinnate leaves. It is found in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Senegalia occidentalis is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Senegalia occidentalis are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Where to Find Senegalia occidentalis
Senegalia occidentalis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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