Umbrella thorn in savanna habitat
Umbrella thorn (Acacia tortilis)
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Facts – Umbrella thorn
| Synonyms: | Mimosa tortilis |
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| Kingdom | Plantae |
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| Phylum | Magnoliophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Acacia (1) |
Status – Umbrella thorn
This species has yet to be assessed by the IUCN. Subspecies: A.t. heteracantha classified as Least Concern (LC) on the Interim Red Data List of South African Plant Taxa (2), A.t. raddiana, A.t. spirocarpa and A.t. tortilis (1).
Description – Umbrella thorn
Information on the umbrella thorn is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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Glossary
- Subspecies: a population usually restricted to a geographical area that differs from other populations of the same species, but not to the extent of being classified as a separate species.
References
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Species 2000 ITIS Catalogue of Life (August, 2009)
http://www.catalogueoflife.org -
Threatened Species Programme. (2009) Interim Red Data List of South African Plant Taxa. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria, South Africa. Available at:
http://www.sanbi.org/biodiversity/reddata.htm
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