Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
richii
ID:
193418

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan.1: 482 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192747



Common Names

  • Rich's Acacia
  • Rich's Wattle
  • Rich's Wattle Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Acacia confusa inamurae Hayata [unknown]
  • Racosperma richii (A.Gray) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia richii (also called Rich's Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to southeastern Australia, where it is found in wet and dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. Its leaves are dark green, linear to narrowly elliptic in shape, and measure up to 8 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia richii is used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia richii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia richii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Acacia richii

Acacia richii can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Acacia richii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia richii?

Acacia richii

What is the common name of Acacia richii?

Rich's Wattle

What is the family of Acacia richii?

Fabaceae

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