Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.1: 378 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202768
Common Names
- Acacia Oncinocarpa
- Oncinocarpa Wattle
- Oncinocarpa Acacia
Synonyms
- Acacia loxocarpa A.Cunn. ex Benth. [valid]
- Racosperma oncinocarpum (Benth.) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia oncinocarpa (also called 'Oncinocarpa Wattle', 'Oncinocarpa Acacia' and 'Oncinocarpa-leaf Wattle', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as granite outcrops and koppies.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia oncinocarpa is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a windbreak or shelterbelt.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia oncinocarpa is yellow in colour. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened pod. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia oncinocarpa is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry sclerophyll forests to wetter coastal areas. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Acacia oncinocarpa
Acacia oncinocarpa is native to Queensland, Australia.
Acacia oncinocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia oncinocarpa?
Acacia oncinocarpa
What are the common names of Acacia oncinocarpa?
Oncinocarpa Wattle, Oncinocarpa Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia oncinocarpa?
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