Acacia breviracemosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
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valid
Authors:
Britton & Rose
Source:
ildis
Year:
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178917
Common Names
- Short-racemed Acacia
- Short-racemed Wattle
- Short-racemed Mimosa
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Acacia breviracemosa (also called Short-Racemed Acacia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 4 m tall and has yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia breviracemosa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia breviracemosa has small yellow flowers that are held in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a flat, dark brown, hard-coated legume. The seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.
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Acacia breviracemosa is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time for the plant to reach maturity.
Where to Find Acacia breviracemosa
Acacia breviracemosa is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Acacia breviracemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia breviracemosa?
Acacia breviracemosa
What is the common name of Acacia breviracemosa?
Short-raceme Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia breviracemosa?
Savanna, grassland, and open woodland
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-24989: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.