Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
improcera
ID:
202443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia12: 359 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201772



Common Names

  • Imperfect Wattle
  • Imperfect Acacia
  • Imperfect Mulga


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma improcerum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia improcera (also called Small Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico. It typically grows to 6-15 feet tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry washes, rocky slopes, and desert plains.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia improcera is used in the production of honey, as a source of fuelwood, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia improcera is a small, yellow-cream flower with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with thin, delicate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia improcera is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes around two weeks.

Where to Find Acacia improcera

Acacia improcera can be found in Australia, including the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Acacia improcera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia improcera?

Acacia improcera

What is the common name of Acacia improcera?

Small-leaved Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia improcera?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

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