Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentifera
ID:
193410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
B.Maund & J.S.Henslow, Botanist4: 4 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192739



Common Names

  • Toothbrush Wattle
  • Toothbrush Acacia
  • Dentifera Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Acacia douglasii Ser. [valid]
  • Racosperma dentiferum (Benth.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia longifolia Paxton [illegitimate]

Description

Acacia dentifera (also called Tooth-bearing Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia dentifera is used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia dentifera has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia dentifera is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Acacia dentifera

Acacia dentifera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Acacia dentifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia dentifera?

Acacia dentifera

What is the common name of Acacia dentifera?

Toothed Wattle

What is the family of Acacia dentifera?

Fabaceae

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