Genus Acacia
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Range:
Location unknown
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Short etymology:
Gk. akakia (a-kakos) = not good. Gk. ake, akis = a sharp point; probably refers to the spines (stipules) that are typical in many of these genera. The name given by early Greek botanistphysician Pedanius Dioscorides (c 40–90) to the Egyptian thorn, Vachellia nilotica, for its medicinal properties. However, this name remains controversial, and Southern African ‘Acacias’ are divided into two genera.
Scientific name:
Acacia Mill.
Etymology applies to:
referring to the spines that are typical in plants of the genus.
Etymology source:
Localities:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Gard. Dict. Abr., ed. 4 no. 1 (1754)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1754
Observations of Taxon
Acacia saligna
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
27/11/2021 - 11:49am
Collection:
Acacia caffra
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Acacia ataxacantha
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Acacia hebeclada
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Acacia karroo
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
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