Acacia webbii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia webbii |
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Acacia
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webbii
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Acacia webbii is a type of shrub or small tree. It belongs to the Acacia family, which is also known as the wattle family. This plant is special because it only grows in one specific area in north-eastern Australia. When a plant or animal only lives in one place, it's called endemic.
What is Acacia webbii?
This plant can grow up to 6 m (20 ft) tall, which is about the height of a two-story building. It usually has one main stem. Its small branches are smooth, shiny, and dark brown. They also have a sticky, sap-like substance called resin.
Like most Acacia plants, Acacia webbii does not have regular leaves. Instead, it has special leaf-like parts called phyllodes. These phyllodes are straight and slightly curved, like a sickle. They stay green all year round and are smooth. Each phyllode is about 7 to 12 cm (2.8 to 4.7 in) long and 15 to 35 mm (0.59 to 1.38 in) wide. They have three or four main lines, or nerves, running along them.
How was Acacia webbii named?
Scientists give every living thing a special name. This helps them organize and study plants and animals. The plant Acacia webbii was first officially described by a botanist named Leslie Pedley. He wrote about it in 2006. His description was part of a larger study about Acacia plants, mainly from Queensland. This study was published in a science magazine called Austrobaileya.
Where does Acacia webbii grow?
Acacia webbii is found only in a part of far north Queensland, Australia. It likes to grow in sandy areas near creeks or other waterways. These creeks often have sand made from granite rock. The areas where it grows can sometimes be flooded when there is a lot of rain.
