Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
1279993

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia88: 79 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279331



Common Names

  • Senegalia weberbaueri
  • Weberbauer Acacia
  • Weberbauer Senegalia


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Description

Senegalia weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's 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 weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia weberbaueri is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 6-15 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Senegalia weberbaueri

Senegalia weberbaueri is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas, and in 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

References

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' 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.