Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Turner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.51: 306 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340985
Common Names
- Acacia minniritchi
- Minniritchi Acacia
- Minniritchi Wattle
Description
Acacia minniritchi (also called Chinese Acacia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It grows up to 5m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 10cm. It is found in subtropical and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia minniritchi has a variety of uses, including for fuelwood, fodder, timber, and erosion control. Its bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and its gum is used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia minniritchi has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, red, berry-like fruits. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia minniritchi is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in the spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept moist until germination occurs, which should take about 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Acacia minniritchi
Acacia minniritchi is native to Australia.
Acacia minniritchi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia minniritchi?
Acacia minniritchi
What is the common name of Acacia minniritchi?
Minniritchi Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia minniritchi?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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