Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aprica
ID:
1264235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin & A.R.Chapm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia12: 471 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263573



Common Names

  • Sunny Acacia
  • Apricot Acacia
  • Apricot Wattle


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Description

Acacia aprica (also called Red Ripple, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and reddish-brown stems. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia aprica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia aprica is a yellow-cream colour and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia aprica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the seeds have germinated. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Acacia aprica

Acacia aprica can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Acacia aprica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia aprica?

Acacia aprica

What is the common name of Acacia aprica?

Aprica Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia aprica?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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

References

Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Alex Chapman (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Chapm.' in the authors string.