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Sweet acacia

Vachellia farnesiana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Guyana).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Fabales (فوليات)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Vachellia
Species
Vachellia farnesiana (Sweet acacia)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish aromo
French cassie Farnese
German Antillenakazie
Portuguese espinilho

Similar Species in Vachellia

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Qarad
Vachellia nilotica
Least Concern
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Salam
Vachellia tortilis
Least Concern
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Barkly's Wattle
Vachellia sutherlandii
Least Concern
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blackbrush
Vachellia rigidula
Least Concern
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Roman cassie
Vachellia caven
Least Concern
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Whistling Thorn
Vachellia drepanolobium
Least Concern
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Candle Thorn
Vachellia hebeclada
Least Concern
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Bastard Umbrella Thorn
Vachellia luederitzii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sweet acacia?
The scientific name of Sweet acacia is Vachellia farnesiana. It belongs to the genus Vachellia.
What is the conservation status of Sweet acacia?
Sweet acacia (Vachellia farnesiana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sweet acacia live?
Sweet acacia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Guyana).. Countries include Brazil, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana.
What family does Sweet acacia belong to?
Sweet acacia (Vachellia farnesiana) belongs to the genus Vachellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Sweet acacia endangered?
No, Sweet acacia (Vachellia farnesiana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sweet acacia belong to?
Sweet acacia (Vachellia farnesiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Sweet acacia?
The closest relatives of Sweet acacia in the genus Vachellia include Qarad, Salam, Bastard Umbrella Thorn, blackbrush, Roman cassie.

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Vachellia — 20 Species

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Qarad
Vachellia nilotica
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Salam
Vachellia tortilis
LC 🐾
Bastard Umbrella Thorn
Vachellia luederitzii
LC 🐾
blackbrush
Vachellia rigidula
LC 🐾
Roman cassie
Vachellia caven
LC 🐾
Whistling Thorn
Vachellia drepanolobium
LC 🐾
Candle Thorn
Vachellia hebeclada
LC 🐾
Horned Thorn
Vachellia grandicornuta
LC 🐾
Morocco-gum
Vachellia gummifera
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Camel Thorn
Vachellia erioloba
LC 🐾
Hairy Acacia
Vachellia permixta
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Cork-bark Thorn
Vachellia davyi
LC 🐾
distiller's acacia
Vachellia leucophloea
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Fever Tree
Vachellia xanthophloea
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mescat acacia
Vachellia constricta
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Poke-me-boy
Vachellia anegadensis
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Sticky Thorn
Vachellia borleae
LC 🐾
Vlei Thorn
Vachellia stuhlmannii
LC
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Sweet acacia
Vachellia farnesiana
LC
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Flat-topped Thorn
Vachellia sieberiana
LC
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