Status:
valid
Authors:
(L'Hér.) Willd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1049 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173781
Common Names
- Whorled Wattle
- Verticillata Acacia
- Whorled Acacia
Synonyms
- Mimosa verticillata L'Her. [deprecated]
- Acacia verticillata angusta DC. [invalid]
- Racosperma verticillatum (L'Her.) C.Mart. [unknown]
- Phyllodoce verticillata (L'Her.) Link [valid]
- Racosperma verticillatum verticillatum [unknown]
- Racosperma verticillatum latifolium Pedley, p.p.A [deprecated]
- Mimosa verticillata L'Hér. [valid]
- Racosperma verticillatum (L'Hér.) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia verticillata (also called Whorled Acacia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in the moist lowland forests of the Congo Basin. The tree grows to a height of 10–15 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its bark is grey-brown and its leaves are pinnate with 3–7 leaflets.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia verticillata is used for making furniture, woodworking, and as a source of fuel. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia verticillata sub. ruscifolia (A.Cunn. ex G.Don) Court
Acacia verticillata sub. cephalantha (F.Muell.) Court
Acacia verticillata sub. ovoidea (Benth.) Court
Acacia verticillata sub. verticillata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia verticillata is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black bean. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia verticillata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Acacia verticillata
Acacia verticillata can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Acacia verticillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia verticillata?
Acacia verticillata
What is the common name of Acacia verticillata?
Whorled Wattle
What is the habitat of Acacia verticillata?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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