Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
186011

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp.: 74 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185340



Common Names

  • Prickly Wattle
  • Prickly Acacia
  • Hedge Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Acacia armata R.Br. [valid]
  • Racosperma paradoxum (DC.) C.Mart. [unknown]
  • Acacia hybrida G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Mimosa paradoxa (DC.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Phyllodoce undulata Link [valid]
  • Acacia armata angustifolia Benth. [valid]
  • Acacia armata paradoxa (DC.) Ser. [valid]
  • Acacia armata undulata Domin [unknown]
  • Mimosa paradoxa Dum.Cours. [valid]
  • Mimosa armata (R.Br.) Poir. [invalid]
  • Phyllodoce armata (R.Br.) Link [valid]
  • Racosperma armatum (R.Br.) Mart. [valid]
  • Acacia undulata Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Acacia undulata Spin [illegitimate]
  • Acacia undulata Wendl. [illegitimate]
  • Racosperma undulatum Mart. [valid]
  • Acacia undulata Willd. ex Spreng. [illegitimate]
  • Acacia ornithophora Sweet [valid]
  • Acacia armata ornithophora (Sweet) Benth. [valid]
  • Acacia furcifera Lindl. [valid]
  • Acacia armata microphylla Benth. [valid]
  • Acacia undulata longispina Vis. [valid]
  • Acacia armata pendula Seem. [valid]
  • Acacia armata longipedunculata Regel [valid]
  • Acacia armata typica Domin [invalid]
  • Acacia armata undulata (Siebert & Voss) Riebe [valid]
  • Acacia falcifolia Hoffmanns. [valid]
  • Acacia armatoides Walp. [invalid]
  • Acacia micracantha A.Dietr. [illegitimate]
  • Acacia armata undulata Siebert & Voss [valid]
  • Racosperma paradoxum (DC.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia armata ornithophora (Sweet) Siebert & Voss [unknown]
  • Acacia undulata elegans Jacques [valid]

Description

Acacia paradoxa (also called Parrot Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in arid areas, woodlands, and along rocky hillsides. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia paradoxa is used for its timber, as a fuelwood, for fodder, and for its gum. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acacia paradoxa are yellow and fragrant, and the seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia paradoxa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 25 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Acacia paradoxa

Acacia paradoxa is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Acacia paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia paradoxa?

Acacia paradoxa

What is the common name of Acacia paradoxa?

Hedge Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia paradoxa?

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