Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trijuga
ID:
1279988

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rizzini) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia88: 76 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279326



Common Names

  • Senegalia trijuga
  • Three-Jointed Acacia
  • Three-Jointed Senegalia


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Description

Senegalia trijuga (also called Trijugate 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 trijuga 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 trijuga has yellow flowers with five petals and a short, tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are slender and have three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia trijuga can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Senegalia trijuga

Senegalia trijuga is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas, and in northern Mexico.

Senegalia trijuga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senegalia trijuga?

Senegalia trijuga

What is the common name of Senegalia trijuga?

Three-leaf acacia

What is the natural habitat of Senegalia trijuga?

Dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in the southwestern United States

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

Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' 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.