Acacia constricta - Uses, Benefits & Care
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valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
ildis
Year:
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163817
Common Names
- Constricted Acacia
- Grizzly Bear Acacia
- Grizzlybear Acacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia constricta (also called Constricted Acacia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rounded crown, and its bark is gray-brown to reddish-brown. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia constricta is used for firewood, timber, and as a source of tannin. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia constricta is a yellow, ball-shaped flower head. The seed is a flat, brown, papery pod. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia constricta is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can reach heights of up to 25 feet. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Acacia constricta
Acacia constricta is native to the Caribbean islands.
Acacia constricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia constricta?
Acacia constricta
What is the common name of Acacia constricta?
Constricted Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia constricta?
Dry tropical and subtropical regions
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-10233: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.