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Acacia craspedocarpa

Scientific Name: Acacia craspedocarpa

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Acacia craspedocarpa: Leatherleaf Acacia and More

Acacia craspedocarpa, a member of the Fabaceae (Leguminosae or Mimosaceae) family, is a striking evergreen shrub or small tree native to Western Australia. It's known by several common names, including leatherleaf acacia, waxleaf acacia, hop mulga, broad-leaved mulga and desert acacia.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has leathery leaves.
  • The text mentions that the plant can be thorny.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acacia craspedocarpa F. Muell.
  • Family: Fabaceae (also listed as Leguminosae and Mimosaceae)
  • Synonyms: The text references Acacia craspedocarpa x ramulosa.
  • Taxonomic Serial Number: 820249 (TSN 820249)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Acacia craspedocarpa is endemic to Western Australia.
  • It's found in watercourses and on floodplains.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It can grow as a large dense shrub or a small tree, reaching 9 to 18 feet in height and 5 to 16 feet in width.
  • Young plants have a coarse texture, becoming more rounded with age.
  • The leaves are described as leathery, broadly elliptical, and gray-green, typically around 1 inch (2 cm) long. They are also referred to as leaf-like phyllodes.
  • Flowers are bright yellow and can appear in winter and spring.
  • Seed pods are noted as decorative.
  • Branchlets can be scurfy.

Growth Habits

  • The growth rate is described as slow to moderate.
  • It is adaptable and can be used as a decorative addition to gardens.
  • It thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade.
  • It is hardy down to approximately 18 degrees Fahrenheit.

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "hop mulga" likely refers to the appearance of its seed pods, which may resemble hops used in brewing.

Ecological Role

  • The text mentions eco-physiological studies conducted on Acacia craspedocarpa in Western Australia.

Further Information

  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne holdings
  • Tropicos
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • DMT-Nexus Wiki