Status:
valid
Authors:
Maiden
Source:
ildis
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland30: 34 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202814
Common Names
- Curved-nerved Wattle
- Curved-nerved Acacia
- Curved-nerved Wirilda
Synonyms
- Racosperma juliferum curvinervium (Maiden) Pedley [valid]
- Acacia julifera curvinervia (Maiden) Pedley [valid]
- Racosperma juliferum curvinervium (Maiden) Pedley [unknown]
Description
Acacia curvinervia (also called Curved-Leaf Wattle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, such as woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia curvinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for construction. The leaves of this plant are used as fodder for livestock, and the bark is used for tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia curvinervia has yellow flowers, which are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have a single stem and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia curvinervia is a small, evergreen, shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Acacia curvinervia
Acacia curvinervia is native to Western Australia.
Acacia curvinervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia curvinervia?
Acacia curvinervia
What is the common name of Acacia curvinervia?
Curvinervia Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia curvinervia?
Dry sclerophyll forests 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