Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 422 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512513
Common Names
- Cochliocarpa Wattle
- Cochliocarpa Acacia
- Cochliocarpa Acacia Wattle
Description
Acacia cochliocarpa (also called Cochliocarpa Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to Australia. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with smooth, grey bark. It grows in dry, open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia cochliocarpa is used as an ornamental tree, for timber, and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia cochliocarpa has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a cylindrical inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, glossy seed coat. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia cochliocarpa is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have developed a few true leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Acacia cochliocarpa
Acacia cochliocarpa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.
Acacia cochliocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia cochliocarpa?
Acacia cochliocarpa
What is the common name of Acacia cochliocarpa?
Cochliocarpa Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia cochliocarpa?
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