Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhetinocarpa
ID:
202734

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Black

Source:
ildis

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia44: 193 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202063



Common Names

  • Acacia rhetinocarpa
  • Rough-fruited Wattle
  • Rough-fruited Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma rhetinocarpum (J.M.Black) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia rhetinocarpa (also called Rhetinocarpa Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10m in height. It has a grey-brown bark that is fissured and scaly, and its leaves are bipinnate. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia rhetinocarpa is used as a source of firewood, fodder, and timber. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a source of fuel and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia rhetinocarpa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia rhetinocarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Acacia rhetinocarpa

Acacia rhetinocarpa can be found in Australia.

Acacia rhetinocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia rhetinocarpa?

Acacia rhetinocarpa

What is the common name of Acacia rhetinocarpa?

Reticulate wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia rhetinocarpa?

Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

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