Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calligera
ID:
1412979

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pedley) Pedley

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya7: 381 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425444



Common Names

  • Acacia calligera
  • Calligera Acacia
  • Calliger Acacia


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Description

Acacia calligera (also called Calligaris Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It has small, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia calligera is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and snakebites. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acacia calligera are yellow and ball-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia calligera is a shrub native to Australia. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they have established themselves. Once established, the plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, sunny environment.

Where to Find Acacia calligera

Acacia calligera is native to Australia and can be found in dry and rocky habitats.

Acacia calligera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia calligera?

Acacia calligera

What is the common name of Acacia calligera?

Calligera Wattle

Where is Acacia calligera native to?

Australia

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

Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.