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Umbrella Thorn Acacia

Vachellia tortilis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in India.

🇮🇳 India

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 tortilis (Umbrella Thorn Acacia)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish espino de parasol
Arabic Salam

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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Compare Species

vs Arabic Gumtree vs Barkly's Wattle vs Bastard Umbrella Thorn vs blackbrush

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Vachellia — 20 Species

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Ankle Thorn
Vachellia robusta
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Arabic Gumtree
Vachellia nilotica
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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
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
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Poke-me-boy
Vachellia anegadensis
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Sticky Thorn
Vachellia borleae
LC 🐾
Vlei Thorn
Vachellia stuhlmannii
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Sweet acacia
Vachellia farnesiana
LC
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