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
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.
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
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Acacia breviracemosa,
Acacia retinodes,
Acacia neriifolia,
Acacia acuminata,
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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,
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Acacia polybotrya,
Acacia rhodoxylon,
Acacia rubida,
Acacia rigens,
Acacia stricta,
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