Vachellia planifrons
Umbrella Thorn
Also known as: Acacia planifrons J.König ex Wight & Arn. +3 more
- Acacia planifrons J.König ex Wight & Arn.
- Acacia planiiformis Wight & Arn.
- Mimosa planifrons J.König ex Wight & Arn.
- Mimosa umbrifera Banks ex Wight & Arn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Vachellia planifrons (commonly known as Umbrella-Thorn) is a tree within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Sri Lanka