Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin, M.D.Barrett & R.L.Barrett
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia23: 549 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338393
Common Names
- Acacia camptocarpa
- Hooked-fruit Acacia
- Hooked-fruited Acacia
Description
Acacia camptocarpa (also called 'Camptocarpa Wattle', among many other common names) is a shrub found in Australia. It has a slender stem with small yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in grasslands, deserts, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia camptocarpa is used as a source of firewood, as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia camptocarpa has yellow flowers with a greenish-yellow center and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia camptocarpa is a tropical tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Acacia camptocarpa
Acacia camptocarpa is native to Australia, and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Acacia camptocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia camptocarpa?
Acacia camptocarpa
What is the common name of Acacia camptocarpa?
Camptocarpa Wattle
What is the habitat of Acacia camptocarpa?
Dry grasslands and woodlands
Species in the Acacia genus
Acacia constricta,
Acacia auriculiformis,
Acacia koa,
Acacia scleroxyla,
Acacia verticillata,
Acacia kauaiensis,
Acacia brandegeana,
Acacia breviracemosa,
Acacia retinodes,
Acacia neriifolia,
Acacia acuminata,
Acacia complanata,
Acacia excelsa,
Acacia georginae,
Acacia kettlewelliae,
Acacia phlebophylla,
Acacia prominens,
Acacia binervata,
Acacia buxifolia,
Acacia brachybotrya,
Acacia bivenosa,
Acacia calamifolia,
Acacia cardiophylla,
Acacia chrysotricha,
Acacia constablei,
Acacia caesiella,
Acacia decora,
Acacia fasciculifera,
Acacia falciformis,
Acacia flavescens,
Acacia gladiiformis,
Acacia gilbertii,
Acacia hakeoides,
Acacia ixiophylla,
Acacia lanigera,
Acacia lineata,
Acacia luteola,
Acacia latifolia,
Acacia montana,
Acacia megacephala,
Acacia mabellae,
Acacia mollifolia,
Acacia oswaldii,
Acacia obtusifolia,
Acacia pulchella,
Acacia polybotrya,
Acacia rhodoxylon,
Acacia rubida,
Acacia rigens,
Acacia stricta,
Species in the Fabaceae family