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Acacia richii

Scientific Name: Acacia richii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Acacia richii

Acacia richii is an accepted scientific name for a species within the genus Acacia (family Leguminosae). It is also sometimes referred to as Acacia confusa in some contexts, though this is not universally accepted and can lead to confusion with the distinct species Acacia confusa Merr.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the presence of decay and canker on urban trees of Acacia richii, caused by the fungus Inonotus rickii. Although not directly related to toxicity, if a pet ingests decaying wood, there is a potential risk associated with fungal contamination.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions the presence of decay and canker on urban trees of Acacia richii, caused by the fungus Inonotus rickii. Although not directly related to toxicity, if a child ingests decaying wood, there is a potential risk associated with fungal contamination.

Common Names

  • Riche's Acacia
  • Qumu

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acacia richii A. Gray
  • Family: Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Domain: Eukaryota
  • Phylum: Spermatophyta
  • Subphylum: (Not Specified)
  • Synonyms:
    • Acacia confusa auct. non A. Gray (in some contexts)
    • Racosperma confusum (Merr.) Pedley (in some contexts)
    • Racosperma richii (A. Gray) Pedley
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 182090

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to South-East Asia.
  • Also found in Fiji and other Pacific Islands.
  • Naturalized in Hawaii.
  • Observed in Panzhihua, Southern China.

Ecological Role

  • The fungus Inonotus rickii has been observed causing canker and decay on urban trees of Acacia richii in China.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial tree.
  • Wood density: Approximately 0.69.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Subject to decay and canker caused by the fungus Inonotus rickii.

Resources and Further Information

  • IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
  • USDA Plant Hardiness Map
  • Smithsonian Institution, National Herbarium
  • International Cultivar Registration Authority (on-line resource)
  • DMT-Nexus Wiki
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
  • ICRAF Databases
  • Agroforestree Database
  • Discover Life
  • ResearchGate