Vachellia robusta
Ankle Thorn, Splendid Acacia
Also known as: Acacia robusta Burch.
- Acacia robusta Burch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in Africa, Vachellia robusta (commonly known as Ankle Thorn or Splendid Acacia) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Cape Provinces, Caprivi Strip, Ethiopia, Free State, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Somalia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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)
India
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms