Vachellia bilimekii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Acacia bilimekii
• Acacia bilimekii var. robusta
• Acaciopsis bilimekii

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Vachellia, with the species name bilimekii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the borders of Mexico. It can be found growing naturally throughout the region known as Mexico Central. Additionally, its presence extends into the area identified as Mexico Southwest. These two distinct zones represent the primary habitats where the species thrives. Consequently, its distribution is concentrated within these particular parts of the country.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Vacchellia bilimekii is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub. It is a terrestrial species, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations, and functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of its structural habit, the plant is self-supporting, exhibiting no climbing, liana, or vine-like tendencies.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Vachellia bilimekii is characterized by a metabolic framework centered around the C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and water-use efficiency. Under this mechanism, the plant utilizes the enzyme Rubisco to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide directly into three-carbon compounds during the Calvin cycle, a process that typically occurs during daylight hours. This metabolic strategy implies that the plant's physiological adaptations are geared toward balancing gas exchange with transpiration, particularly in the environments where it thrives. Consequently, its internal regulatory systems manage the uptake of CO2 through stomata, influencing its overall energy production, growth rates, and resource allocation within its various tissues.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

Reproduction in Vachellia bilimekii is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit a highly uniform mass distribution. Scientific data indicates that the seed mass for this species is remarkably consistent, with a mean value of 0.0287 g. This lack of variance is further evidenced by the maximum and minimum seed mass values, which both remain fixed at 0.0287 g. Such precise uniformity in seed weight suggests a highly regulated developmental process during the maturation of the reproductive structures, ensuring that each seed carries a standardized amount of biological material for potential germination.

Seed mass mean:

0.0287 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Vachellia bilimekii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Trypsin Inhibitors, lysine, tryptophan.

Trypsin Inhibitors

1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

lysine

1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

tryptophan

1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)