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Senegalia visco

Accession Count: 1
Common Name: visco
Family Name: Fabaceae
Botanical Name: Senegalia visco
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Botanical Synonyms: Acacia visco
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Characteristics:
Compound: Sen vis
Geographic Origin: South America
Ecozone Origin: Neotropic
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Natural History:
The Senegalia visco tree grows in the tropical areas  around the world including Africa, South America and Australia (1).  The main distribution of this tree is in its native habitiat of Argentina (3).
Cultivation Notes:
The growing and flowering period of this tree is in the spring (1).  When propagating by seed, bury seeds about 2mm deep in well drained soil.  They will germinate in approximately 21 days and will grow optimally at a soil temperature of 25 degrees C (3,4). 
Ethnobotany:

The sturdy wood of S. visco is sometimes used in carpentry.  The tree also has uses as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and has anti-platelet properties (5). 


Height: 20 - 50 feet
Width: 20 - 50 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate Growing
Grow Season: Spring
Flower Season: Spring
Color: Yellow
Function: Habitat
Spread: Spreading
Allergen: Non-allergenic
Invasive: Benign
Toxicity: Benign
Hardy: Hardy
Water Use: Moderate Water Use
Citations:

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica (December 10, 2013)

  2. Electronic Journal Service. Pometti,C , Bessega,,C Vilardi,J and Saidman ,B (January 30, 2013)Journal

  3. Congresoforestal Pometti,C., Vilardi, J.C., Saidman,B.O. (No date) Journal

  4. B and T World Seeds(Book)

  5. Natural Standard (August 2010)

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Senegalia visco