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Acacia cupularis
Scientific Name: Acacia cupularis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Acacia cupularis: Coastal Umbrella Bush
Acacia cupularis, commonly known as Coastal Umbrella Bush or Cup Wattle, is a species of Acacia native to Australia. This page provides information about its classification, distribution, and other relevant details.
Considerations for Pets
- The text indicates that Acacia cupularis is a shrub.
Considerations for Children
- The text indicates that Acacia cupularis is a shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acacia cupularis Domin
- Family: Leguminosae (also referred to as Fabaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Acacia binervosa ssp. wayi (Maiden) Pedley, Acacia ramosissima auct. non Benth.
- Nomenclature Reference: Mem. Soc. Sci. Boheme 1921-22, No. 2, 45 (1923)
- Naming: Described by Karel Domin in 1921.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Western Australia.
- Prominent species at Coffin Bay.
- Can be seen along much of the southern Australian coast.
Morphological Characteristics
- Glabrous, open to subdense shrub.
- Usually 1-2.5 meters in height.
- Branchlets are generally narrower, smooth and red-brown.
- Bushy Shrub to 2m high and 4-6m wide.
- Leaves are narrow to 7cm in length.
Ecological Role
- Classified as not invasive.
Flowering
- Flowers in August-October.
- Provides habitat and food for birds.
Allergen Potential
- The text indicates Acacia cupularis has a high allergen potential.
Further Information
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
- Discover Life.
- Australian Plant Name Index.
- ICRAF Databases.