Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muriculata
ID:
508919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin & Buscumb

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia17: 257 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508251



Common Names

  • Muriculata Acacia
  • Muriculata Wattle
  • Muriculata Wattle Acacia


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Description

Acacia muriculata (also called Prickly Acacia, among many other common names) is a species of Acacia native to tropical Africa. It is a small to medium-sized tree growing up to 10 m tall, with a dense, round crown. It is found in open woodland, savanna and grassland, often on sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia muriculata is used as an ornamental plant and for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia muriculata has yellow, globular flowers that are borne in clusters. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia muriculata is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, Acacia muriculata can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Acacia muriculata

Acacia muriculata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Acacia muriculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia muriculata?

Acacia muriculata

What is the common name of Acacia muriculata?

Tasmanian Blackwood

What is the natural habitat of Acacia muriculata?

Moist and dry sclerophyll forests

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

Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Carrie Buscumb: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buscumb' in the authors string.