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Acacia scleroxyla

Acacia scleroxyla, described by Franois Richard de Tussac, is a species of legume within the genus Acacia. A common name for this plant is padre de las casas.

Considerations for Pets

• The text mentions "Toxic Amines and Alkaloids from Acacia rigidula", suggesting the potential for similar compounds in related Acacia species.
• It's a tree or tree-like in growth habit, so seeds or small parts might be accessible if planted in a domestic setting.

Considerations for Children

• It's a tree or tree-like in growth habit, so seeds or small parts might be accessible if planted in a domestic setting.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Acacia scleroxyla Tussac
• Family: Leguminosae (also referenced as Fabaceae and Mimosaceae)
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Taxonomic Rank: Species
• Synonyms: An accepted name for this plant is Senegalia angustifolia (Lam.) Britton &amp Rose. Another variation is Senegalia skleroxyla (Tussac) Seigler &amp Ebinger.

Distribution and Habitat

• Seeds were collected from trees in the Subtropical Dry Forest near Mao, Dominican Republic.
• The plant is found in Metropolitan France and Overseas territories.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Growth Habit: tree or tree-like.

Genetic Information

• The text references Acacia scleroxyla tRNA-Leu (trnL) gene, complete sequence and trnL-trnF intergenic spacer, partial sequence chloroplast 962 bp linear DNA HM020819.1

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Mycorrhizal infection significantly improved the growth of Acacia scleroxyla seedlings.

Resources and Further Information

• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K), Herbarium (K000530850).
• Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
• International Plant Names Index.
• Tropicos.
• Discover Life.
• NCBI Taxonomy.
• Plantillustrations.org