Acacia caffra
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Acacia caffra (Thunb.) Willd. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Rosidae Superordo: Fabanae Ordo: Fabales |
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Acacia caffra, commonly known as Common Hookthorn, is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Acacia caffra was already described and the name validly published by Carl Peter Thunberg. It was not until 1806, however, that Carl Ludwig von Willdenow reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Common Hookthorn is a species in the genus Acacia (wattle) which contains 1200 species and belongs to the family of the Fabaceae (Legume Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Acacia caffra is an evergreen plant with bipinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are spherical.
The fruits are legumes.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Acacia caffra is native to tropical Africa and south Africa.
[edit] Cultivation
The Common Hookthorn can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Acacia caffra
[edit] History
[edit] Acacia caffra in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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