Vachellia anegadensis
Michael's Opinion
Vachellia anegadensis is an endangered plant species endemic to the British Virgin Islands.
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Vachellia |
| Species | anegadensis |
| Synonyms | Fishlockia anegadensis (Britton) Britton & Rose, Vachellia anegadensis (Britton) Seigler & Ebinger |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | No current uses but in older literature Vachellia anegadensis has been cut for timber and resin was extracted and used to seal hulls and decks of boats. |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Spiny shrub or small tree. Leaves are divided into four pairs of small leaflets. Clusters of small flowers form as vibrant yellow pompoms. |
| Notable Specimens | In cultivation at the J.R. O’Neal Garden on Tortola. It is also being grown in the nursery glasshouses at Kew. |
| Habitat | Subtropical or tropical dry forests, shrub-land, sandy shores and rural gardens. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are divided into four pairs of small leaflets. |
| Flower Description | Clusters of small flowers form as vibrant yellow pompoms. |