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Acacia acuminata

Scientific Name: Acacia acuminata

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Acacia acuminata: The Raspberry Jam Tree

Acacia acuminata, widely known as the raspberry jam tree, fine leaf jam, "raspberry jam", or jam tree, is a fascinating shrub or small tree native to Australia. Its unique characteristics and potential uses have garnered significant attention.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The leaves of Acacia acuminata contain alkaloids (up to 1.5%).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acacia acuminata Benth.
  • Common Names: Raspberry jam tree, fine leaf jam, "raspberry jam", jam tree, Jam Wattle, Inland Jam Tree.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Subspecies:
    • Acacia acuminata subsp. acuminata
    • Acacia acuminata subsp. burkittii (Benth.) Kodela &amp Tindale (formerly Acacia burkittii)
  • Synonyms: Acacia acuminata var. ciliata

Distribution and Habitat

  • Acacia acuminata is endemic to Western Australia, particularly the South West and the Wheatbelt regions.
  • It is also described as native in part of its range, and naturalized elsewhere.
  • Acacia acuminata subsp. burkittii is found in the inland desert regions of Australia.
  • It grows on a range of gently undulating sites.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Typically grows as a shrub or small tree reaching 3-5 meters in height, but can grow up to 10 meters in favorable conditions.
  • The trunk is typically 1-2.5 meters tall and divides into numerous fine branches.
  • New shoots are appressed and yellow-hairy.
  • The golden yellow flowers are rod-shaped, about 2.5 cm long, and produced near the ends of the branches.

Quirky Facts

  • Despite its common name, the raspberry jam tree does not produce edible raspberries. The name refers to the scent of the wood.

Genetic Information

  • Acacia acuminata isolate JM2256 ribosomal protein L32 (rpl32) gene, partial cds and rpl32-trnL intergenic spacer, partial sequence chloroplast 584 bp linear is available.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Acacia acuminata can act as a host for the mistletoe *Amyema fitzgeraldii*.

Further Information

  • Australian Plant Census
  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
  • B and T World Seeds
  • Dave's Garden
  • Discover Life