Acacia pachycarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Benth.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202910
Common Names
- Pachycarpa Acacia
- Pachycarpa Wattle
- Pachycarpa Mimosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia pachycarpa (also called Thick-fruited Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of up to 5 m (16 ft). It has a dense, spreading crown and its bark is grey-brown and smooth. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia pachycarpa is used as a source of fuelwood, timber, and fodder. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including as a treatment for fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Creamy white, globular heads of numerous small flowers. Seed: Seed pods are dark brown, flat, and woody. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single pair of compound leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia pachycarpa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, although this is not as reliable as other methods.
Where to Find Acacia pachycarpa
Acacia pachycarpa can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Acacia pachycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia pachycarpa?
Acacia pachycarpa
What is the common name of Acacia pachycarpa?
Gidgee
Where is Acacia pachycarpa native to?
Australia
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:471058-1: Based on the initial data import