burra acacia

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• burra acacia

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Racosperma falcatum
• Acacia plagiophylla

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Acacia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within the Malesia botanical zone, it can be found specifically on the island of Jawa. Its range extends significantly into Australia, covering substantial portions of the eastern coastline. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the state of New South Wales. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of Queensland.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Acacia falcata is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. As a self-supporting plant, it does not exhibit climbing or liana-like behaviors, nor does it function as an epiphyte, maintaining a primarily terrestrial existence rather than being aquatic or semiaquatic. The plant is an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies. In terms of stature, it reaches a plant height ranging from a minimum of 2 meters to a maximum of 5 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

5 m

Plant height min:

2 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Acacia falcata is characterized by specific morphological dimensions of its foliage and a specialized metabolic approach to carbon fixation. The plant utilizes a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its gas exchange processes and environmental adaptations. The leaves exhibit significant variability in size, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 7 cm to a maximum of 19 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 0.9 cm and a maximum of 4 cm, contributing to the overall surface area available for light interception and transpiration.

Leaf length max:

19 cm

Leaf length min:

7 cm

Leaf width max:

4 cm

Leaf width min:

0.9 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Acacia falcata is characterized by a distinct flowering season and a specific fruiting mechanism. The flowering period typically begins in April and extends through August, though the timing can be variable across different months. Once fertilization occurs, the plant produces fruit in the form of a pod. These pods are dehiscent, meaning they split open at maturity to release the seeds. The seeds themselves are quite small, with a mean mass of approximately 0.01358835 g. Detailed measurements of individual seeds show a range of mass, with a minimum value of 0.0117 g and a maximum value of 0.0163 g.

Dehiscence :

dehiscent

Flowering time :

Apr

Flowering time :

Aug

Fruit type :

pod

Seed mass max:

0.0163 g

Seed mass mean:

0.01358835 g

Seed mass min:

0.0117 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Acacia falcata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Antioxidant

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Medicinal Uses

Acacia falcata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.

Most Reported Uses