Acacia curryana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia24: 193 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443474
Common Names
- Acacia curryana
- Acacia
- Curryana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia curryana (also called Curry's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. Its leaves are bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia curryana is an ornamental tree, often used in gardens and landscaping to add texture and color. It is also used medicinally, as the leaves and bark are believed to have healing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia curryana is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.
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Acacia curryana is a small shrub or tree that can reach up to 5 m (16 ft) in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to help speed up germination. Once the seedlings have grown to a height of around 10 cm (4 in), they can be transplanted into their permanent positions.
Where to Find Acacia curryana
Acacia curryana can be found in Australia in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Acacia curryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia curryana?
Acacia curryana
What is the common name of Acacia curryana?
Curry Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia curryana?
Dry open woodlands and savannas
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
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia curryana Maslin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.