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Acacia undulifolia
Scientific Name: Acacia undulifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Acacia undulifolia
Acacia undulifolia, described by A. Cunn. ex G. Don and G. Lodd., is a species within the genus Acacia. This plant, also known as Acacia undulifolia G. Lodd., belongs to the family Fabaceae (also referred to as LEGUMINOSAE-MIMOSOIDEAE) and the Mimosoideae subfamily.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acacia undulifolia A. Cunn. ex G. Don
- Synonym: Racosperma undulifolium (A.Cunn. ex G.Don) Pedley
- Family: Fabaceae (also referenced as LEGUMINOSAE-MIMOSOIDEAE)
- Genus: Acacia
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 820122
Considerations for Pets
- The provided text mentions "sweetthorns" in association with other Acacia species. It is not known if Acacia undulifolia shares this trait.
Morphological Characteristics
- Acacia undulifolia is described as an open shrub, typically reaching a height of 2 to 3 meters.
- It exhibits few primary branches that grow erect.
- The plant develops many ramifications, particularly in the upper part, while the lower stem tends to be bare.
Distribution and Habitat
- Acacia undulifolia is found in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, as indicated by collections and observations made there.
- It is also noted to be very common locally on exposed dry sandstone ridges, such as those found in Yengo National Park (NP).
Further Information
- Herbarium specimens of Acacia undulifolia can be found at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K), with specific identifiers such as K000791761, K000791762, K000791765 and K000791769.
- Additional information can be found in databases such as the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, the Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), The Plant List, IPNI, and the NYBG Virtual Herbarium.