Species Acacia mellifera
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Etymology of Acacia:
Gk. akakia (a-kakos) = not good. Gk. ake, akis = a sharp point; probably refers to the spines (stipules) that are typical in many of these genera. The name given by early Greek botanistphysician Pedanius Dioscorides (c 40–90) to the Egyptian thorn, Vachellia nilotica, for its medicinal properties. However, this name remains controversial, and Southern African ‘Acacias’ are divided into two genera.
Etymology of mellifera:
From the Latin mel, mellis = 'honey' and ferre = 'to bear , bring forth, produce'
Scientific name:
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
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Unknown
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Protologue:
London J. Bot. 1: 507 (1842)
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Year published:
1842
Observations of Taxon
Acacia mellifera subsp. detinens
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Name of observer:
Barbra Jeppe (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Acacia mellifera subsp. detinens
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Name of observer:
Joan van Gogh (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
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