Acacia tumida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Benth.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185331
Common Names
- Acacia tumida
- Tumid Wattle
- Tumid-Wattle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia tumida (also called Tumid Wattle, 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 tumida 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
Flower: Creamy yellow spherical flower heads. Seed: Brown, flat, oblong seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have grey-green, bipinnate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia tumida is native to Australia and is easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring. It is a long-lived perennial, so it should be pruned regularly to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Acacia tumida
Acacia tumida is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Acacia tumida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia tumida?
Acacia tumida
What is the common name of Acacia tumida?
Tumid Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia tumida?
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
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:471699-1: Based on the initial data import