| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Magnoliophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Subclass: Rosidae |
| Order: Fabales |
| Family: Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae |
| Tribe: Acacieae |
| Genus: Vachellia |
| Subject: Vachellia farnesiana (L.) Wight & Arn. |
Related Scientific Names:
Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd (Synonym)
Acacia smallii Isely (Synonym)