Acacia hirta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bojer
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Hortus Maurit. 115. 1837
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209619
Common Names
- Hirta Acacia
- Hirta Wattle
- Hirta Mimosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia hirta (also called Hairy Acacia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia hirta is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its edible seeds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia hirta has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia hirta is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, it should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.
Where to Find Acacia hirta
Acacia hirta is native to Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.
Acacia hirta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia hirta?
Acacia hirta
What are the common names of Acacia hirta?
Hairy acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia hirta?
Dry grasslands and stony slopes
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-55612: Based on the initial data import
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.