Acacia asepala facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia asepala |
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Acacia
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asepala
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Acacia asepala is a type of shrub that belongs to the Acacia plant family. It is found only in Western Australia. This means it is endemic to that area.
What it Looks Like
This bushy shrub has many branches. It usually grows about 0.5 to 1.5 meters (1.6 to 4.9 feet) tall. Its smooth branches start reddish-brown. They turn light grey as they get older.
The plant has tiny leaf-like parts called stipules. Its needle-like leaves are called phyllodes. They attach directly to the stem. These leaves are 10 to 25 millimeters (0.4 to 1 inch) long. They are about 1 millimeter (0.04 inches) wide. The shrub has yellow flowers. They bloom starting in August.
How it Was Named
A botanist named Bruce Maslin first officially named this plant. He described it in a science paper. The paper was called Acacia miscellany. It was published in a journal called Nuytsia. This happened in 1999.
For a short time in 2003, its name was changed to Racosperma asepalum. But in 2006, it was moved back to the Acacia group.
Where it Grows
Acacia asepala grows naturally in parts of Western Australia. You can find it in the Wheatbelt and Goldfields regions.
It grows in areas like Frank Hann National Park, Marvel Loch, and Forrestania. It prefers sandy-loamy soils. It is often found in open woodlands with Eucalypt trees.
