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espinilho

Vachellia farnesiana

Least Concern
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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).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish aromo
French cassie Farnese
German Antillenakazie
Portuguese espinilho

Similar Species in Vachellia

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esponjinha-amarela
Vachellia seyal
Least Concern
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Barkly's Wattle
Vachellia sutherlandii
Least Concern
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Candle Thorn
Vachellia hebeclada
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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Bastard Umbrella Thorn
Vachellia luederitzii
Least Concern
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Arabic Gumtree
Vachellia nilotica
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of espinilho?
The scientific name of espinilho is Vachellia farnesiana. It belongs to the genus Vachellia.
What is the conservation status of espinilho?
espinilho (Vachellia farnesiana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does espinilho live?
espinilho 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 espinilho belong to?
espinilho (Vachellia farnesiana) belongs to the genus Vachellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is espinilho endangered?
No, espinilho (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 espinilho belong to?
espinilho (Vachellia farnesiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of espinilho?
The closest relatives of espinilho in the genus Vachellia include esponjinha-amarela, Barkly's Wattle, Bastard Umbrella Thorn, blackbrush, Roman cassie.

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Vachellia — 20 Species

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espinilho
Vachellia farnesiana
LC
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esponjinha-amarela
Vachellia seyal
LC 🐾
Barkly's Wattle
Vachellia sutherlandii
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
DD 🐾
Camel Thorn
Vachellia erioloba
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Hairy Acacia
Vachellia permixta
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Cork-bark Thorn
Vachellia davyi
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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
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Vlei Thorn
Vachellia stuhlmannii
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Flat-topped Thorn
Vachellia sieberiana
LC
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