Vachellia constricta
Mescat Acacia, Whitethorn Acacia
Also known as: Acacia constricta A.Gray +6 more
- Acacia constricta A.Gray
- Acacia constricta Benth.
- Acacia constricta var. constricta
- Acacia constricta var. paucispina Wooton & Standl.
- Acaciopsis constricta (Benth.) Britton & Rose
- Acaciopsis constricta var. paucispina (Wooton & Standl.) Moldenke
- Mimosa arcuata M.Martens & Galeotti
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Vachellia constricta (commonly known as Mescat Acacia or Whitethorn Acacia) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Maryland