Status:
valid
Authors:
C.R.P.Andrews
Source:
ildis
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
J. Western Australia Nat. Hist. Soc.1: 39 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201470
Common Names
- Camptoclada Wattle
- Camptoclada Acacia
- Acacia Camptoclada
Synonyms
- Acacia porphyrochila E.Pritz. [valid]
- Racosperma camptocladum (C.R.P.Andrews) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia camptoclada (also called Camptoclada Wattle, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to eastern Australia and is found in open forest and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia camptoclada is used for its timber, as a shade tree, and for its edible seeds and pods. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Acacia camptoclada has yellow or white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Acacia camptoclada are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Acacia camptoclada are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia camptoclada is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of both frost and drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Acacia camptoclada
Acacia camptoclada is native to Australia.
Acacia camptoclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia camptoclada?
Acacia camptoclada
What is the family of Acacia camptoclada?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Acacia camptoclada?
Bent-leaved Wattle
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