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Vachellia collinsii

Bull Horn Acacia
Also known as: Acacia collinsii Saff. +10 more
  • Acacia collinsii Saff.
  • Acacia costaricensis Schenck
  • Acacia glutea Ram.Goyena
  • Acacia panamensis Schenck
  • Acacia penomensis Saff.
  • Acacia penonomensis Saff.
  • Acacia yucatanensis Schenck
  • Myrmecodendron collinsae (Saff.) Britton & Rose
  • Myrmecodendron collinsii (Saff.) Britton & Rose
  • Myrmecodendron costaricense (Schenck) Britton & Rose
  • Myrmecodendron costaricensis (Schenck) Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Vachellia collinsii (commonly known as Bull Horn Acacia) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Southwest Caribbean

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Colombia

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