Vachellia aroma
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Vachellia aroma is a small, perennial, thorny tree native to Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Paraguay. Some common names for it are Aromita, Aromo Negro, Espinillo and Tusca. It is not listed as being a threatened species.[4] Although some sources[5] say that Vachellia macracantha is synonymous with Vachellia aroma, genetic analysis of the two species has shown that they are different, but that they are closely related.[6]
Uses
V. aroma is used by bees to make honey.[7] The tree's wood is quite hard and it is used for implements, posts and firewood.[8]
Botanical varieties
References
- ^ Seigler DS, Ebinger JE. (2005). "New combinations in the genus Vachellia (Fabaceae: Mimosoideae) from the New World". Phytologia. 87 (3): 139–78.
- ^ "Acacia aroma information from NPGS/GRIN". ars-grin.gov.
- ^ ILDIS LegumeWeb
- ^ International Legume Database & Information Service (ILDIS)
- ^ "The Global Compendium of Weeds: Acacia aroma Gill. ex Hook. & Arn". hear.org.
- ^ Paola Vanesa Casiva, Juan César Vilardi, Ana María Cialdella and Beatriz O. Saidman, American Journal of Botany. 2004;91:58–64.
- ^ Argentine Honey: Leguminosae
- ^ "Bosque (Valdivia) vol.27 número2; Resumo: S0717-92002006000200009". scielo.cl.
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External links
- Vachellia aroma branch with blossoms (www.fieldmuseum.org)
- Vachellia aroma branch with pods (www.fieldmuseum.org)