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Acacia viscidula
Scientific Name: Acacia viscidula
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Acacia viscidula: Sticky Wattle
Acacia viscidula, commonly known as Sticky Wattle, is a member of the Acacia genus within the Fabaceae (Leguminosae or Mimosaceae) family. This plant presents as either a medium-sized spreading shrub or an erect small tree.
Considerations for Pets
- Acacia viscidula is characterized by its sticky foliage, which may be a consideration for pets that tend to ingest plant material.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acacia viscidula Benth.
- Common Name: Sticky Wattle
- Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae or Mimosaceae)
- Kingdom: Plants
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Acacia viscidula var. angustifolia Benth.
- Acacia viscidula A.Cunn. ex Benth. (as referenced in the International Plant Names Index)
- Racosperma viscidulum (Benth.) Pedley (Doubtful synonym)
Distribution and Habitat
- Acacia viscidula is found in Australia.
- It has been observed in locations such as the National Botanical Gardens in Canberra, Australia, and Newlands Forest.
Morphological Characteristics
- It can grow as an erect or spreading shrub or a small tree, typically reaching heights of 1-6 meters, but rarely up to 5 meters.
- The bark is smooth and grey or grey-brown.
- Branchlets are angular, ribbed, resinous, and usually puberulous (covered in fine hairs). Young branchlets are angular and mostly sparingly pubescent (slightly hairy) and viscid.
- Leaves are phyllodic (modified leaf stalks that function as leaves), appearing simple, and are typically 4.5-10 cm long and 1.25-3 mm wide.
- It features pale yellow flowers that bloom in late spring.
Ecological Role
- Several Australian Acacia species, including some related to Acacia viscidula, have become widespread and invasive in certain regions.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text references a study about toxic amines and alkaloids from Acacia rigidula, which is related to Acacia viscidula and may suggest possible chemical properties worth further research.
Resources and Further Information
- Australian Plant Name Index (APNI)
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
- Australian National Botanic Gardens
- ICRAF Databases (Agroforestree Database)
- National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants
- Discover Life
- Plantillustrations.org