Acacia nuperrima facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia nuperrima |
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Acacia
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nuperrima
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Acacia nuperrima is a type of shrub that belongs to the large Acacia plant family. It's special because it only grows in certain parts of northern Australia. This means it is endemic to that area.
What Does It Look Like?
This shrub usually grows between 1 and 3 meters (3 to 10 feet) tall. It can stand upright or spread out low to the ground. It has many thin stems that branch out near its base. The bark is smooth and grey to brown. Near the bottom, the bark might have small cracks.
Like most Acacia plants, it has phyllodes instead of true leaves. Phyllodes are flattened leaf stems that look and act like leaves. These phyllodes are tough and stay green all year. They are usually narrow and flat, about 0.4 to 3.5 centimeters long. They are also about 1 to 5 millimeters wide. This plant blooms from January to October. When it blooms, it produces pretty yellow flowers.
Where Does It Grow?
Acacia nuperrima is found naturally in the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region of Western Australia. You can often find it growing along rivers and creeks. It also grows on ridges, plains, and rolling hills.
This plant likes sandy, sandy-clay, or loamy soils. It can also grow in stony soils, especially over or around sandstone or laterite. In Western Australia, it's common near Cape Londonderry and Derby. It also grows along the Fitzroy River.
In the Northern Territory, it's mostly found in the north-western and north-eastern areas. This includes many islands in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Its range even stretches into north-western Queensland, near the Corinda area. It often grows in woodlands, shrublands, or open forests. You'll usually find it growing with Eucalyptus or Melaleuca trees.
