Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aulacocarpa
ID:
203218

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.1: 379 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202547

Common Names

  • Aulacocarpa Acacia
  • Aulacocarpa Wattle
  • Aulacocarpa Wattle Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma aulacocarpum (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Pedley [valid]
  • Racosperma aulacocarpum fruticosum (C.T.White) Pedley [valid]
  • Racosperma aulacocarpum fruticosum (C.T.White) Pedley [unknown]

Description

Acacia aulacocarpa (also called Aulacocarpa Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. Its leaves are bright green and bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and globular.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia aulacocarpa is used as a source of food for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia aulacocarpa has yellow flowers, large seeds and thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia aulacocarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acacia aulacocarpa

Acacia aulacocarpa is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Acacia aulacocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia aulacocarpa?

Acacia aulacocarpa

What are the common names of Acacia aulacocarpa?

Gap-fruited Wattle, Gap-fruited Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia aulacocarpa?

Acacia aulacocarpa is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Acacia genus

Acacia constricta, Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia koa, Acacia scleroxyla, Acacia verticillata, Acacia kauaiensis, Acacia brandegeana, Acacia breviracemosa, Acacia retinodes, Acacia neriifolia, Acacia acuminata, Acacia complanata, Acacia excelsa, Acacia georginae, Acacia kettlewelliae, Acacia phlebophylla, Acacia prominens, Acacia binervata, Acacia buxifolia, Acacia brachybotrya, Acacia bivenosa, Acacia calamifolia, Acacia cardiophylla, Acacia chrysotricha, Acacia constablei, Acacia caesiella, Acacia decora, Acacia fasciculifera, Acacia falciformis, Acacia flavescens, Acacia gladiiformis, Acacia gilbertii, Acacia hakeoides, Acacia ixiophylla, Acacia lanigera, Acacia lineata, Acacia luteola, Acacia latifolia, Acacia montana, Acacia megacephala, Acacia mabellae, Acacia mollifolia, Acacia oswaldii, Acacia obtusifolia, Acacia pulchella, Acacia polybotrya, Acacia rhodoxylon, Acacia rubida, Acacia rigens, Acacia stricta,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.