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Acacia rupicola

Scientific Name: Acacia rupicola

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Acacia rupicola - Rock Wattle

Acacia rupicola, commonly known as Rock Wattle, is a shrub belonging to the Mimosaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The name Acacia is derived from the Greek word "akakia," which means "a sharp point or thorn," suggesting that some species in this genus, potentially including Acacia rupicola, may have thorns or sharp points.
  • Acacia rupicola is described as a resinous shrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acacia rupicola F.Muell. ex Benth.
  • Common Name: Rock Wattle
  • Family: Mimosaceae (now often considered a subfamily of Fabaceae, the legume family)
  • Originally described by George Bentham in 1855.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Australia, specifically Victoria and South Australia.
  • Found in Western Australia, specifically Talbot Valley near Beverly.
  • Grows in dry, shady, and rocky areas.
  • Also found in Tooan State Park/Mount Arapiles, Victoria.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a somewhat diffuse, glabrous, resinous shrub, typically 1-2.5 meters high.
  • Evergreen shrub.
  • Flowers are arranged in clusters and are yellow in color.

Ecological Role

  • Suitable for highway verges and batters.
  • A very small caterpillar eats Acacia (wattle) buds, including potentially those of Acacia rupicola.

Other Information

  • USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 9-10.
  • Prefers hot overhead sun to dappled light.
  • Requires dry soil moisture for extended periods.
  • It can be fertilized every 2-3 years towards the end of winter or beginning of spring.

Further Resources

  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne holdings.
  • The Plant List.
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index).
  • Australian Plant Name Index.
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium.
  • Australian National Botanic Gardens.
  • ICRAF Databases.
  • Agroforestree Database.