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Horned Thorn

Vachellia grandicornuta

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Fabales (อันดับถั่ว)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Vachellia
Species
Vachellia grandicornuta (Horned Thorn)

Similar Species in Vachellia

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Arabic Gumtree
Vachellia nilotica
Least Concern
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Barkly's Wattle
Vachellia sutherlandii
Least Concern
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Bastard Umbrella Thorn
Vachellia luederitzii
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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Ankle Thorn
Vachellia robusta
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Horned Thorn?
The scientific name of Horned Thorn is Vachellia grandicornuta. It belongs to the genus Vachellia.
What is the conservation status of Horned Thorn?
Horned Thorn (Vachellia grandicornuta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Horned Thorn belong to?
Horned Thorn (Vachellia grandicornuta) belongs to the genus Vachellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Horned Thorn endangered?
No, Horned Thorn (Vachellia grandicornuta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Horned Thorn belong to?
Horned Thorn (Vachellia grandicornuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Horned Thorn?
The closest relatives of Horned Thorn in the genus Vachellia include Ankle Thorn, Arabic Gumtree, Barkly's Wattle, Bastard Umbrella Thorn, blackbrush.

Genus Vachellia — 20 Species

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Ankle Thorn
Vachellia robusta
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Arabic Gumtree
Vachellia nilotica
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
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Horned Thorn
Vachellia grandicornuta
LC
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Morocco-gum
Vachellia gummifera
DD 🐾
Camel Thorn
Vachellia erioloba
LC 🐾
Hairy Acacia
Vachellia permixta
LC 🐾
Cork-bark Thorn
Vachellia davyi
LC 🐾
distiller's acacia
Vachellia leucophloea
LC 🐾
Fever Tree
Vachellia xanthophloea
LC 🐾
mescat acacia
Vachellia constricta
LC 🐾
Poke-me-boy
Vachellia anegadensis
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Sticky Thorn
Vachellia borleae
LC 🐾
Vlei Thorn
Vachellia stuhlmannii
LC 🐾
Sweet acacia
Vachellia farnesiana
LC
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