Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fimbriata
ID:
196484

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 406 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195813

Common Names

  • Fringed Wattle
  • Fringed Acacia
  • Fimbriata Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia perangusta (C.T.White) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia fimbriata perangusta C.T.White [valid]
  • Racosperma perangustum (C.T.White) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia prominens fimbriata (A.Cunn. ex G.Don) Domin [valid]
  • Acacia prominens whiteana Domin [valid]
  • Acacia fimbriata glabra C.T.White [valid]
  • Racosperma fimbriatum (A.Cunn. ex G.Don) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia fimbriata (also called Fringed Acacia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It is a small shrub with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. Its fruits are flat, oblong pods.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia fimbriata is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, and pea-like. Seed: small, brown, and round. Seedlings: have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are bipinnately compound.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia fimbriata is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once established, it should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Acacia fimbriata

Acacia fimbriata is native to Madagascar and can also be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Acacia fimbriata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia fimbriata?

Acacia fimbriata

What is the common name of Acacia fimbriata?

Fringed Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia fimbriata?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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 Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.