Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santosii
ID:
1279984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.P.Lewis) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 88(1): 72. 2006 [Jun 2006]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279322



Common Names

  • Senegalia santosii
  • Santos Acacia
  • Santos Senegalia


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Description

Senegalia santosii (also called Santos' Senegalia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical forests in Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded canopy and its bark is grey-brown. It grows in humid, lowland forests and can reach heights of up to 10 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Senegalia santosii is used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senegalia santosii has yellow flowers with five petals and a short, tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia santosii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until germination. To propagate by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a mature plant and plant in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist until rooted.

Where to Find Senegalia santosii

Senegalia santosii is native to the Amazonian region of South America and can be found in the wild in the rainforests of the region.

Senegalia santosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senegalia santosii?

Senegalia santosii

What is the common name of Senegalia santosii?

Santos' acacia

What is the natural range of Senegalia santosii?

South America

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50303079: Based on the initial data import
Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
David Stanley Seigler (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seigler' in the authors string.
John Edwin Ebinger (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ebinger' in the authors string.