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acacia

Acacia melanoxylon

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About

The Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon) is a species in the genus Acacia. Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations, found across Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, and more.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Haiti, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (8 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Acacia melanoxylon (acacia)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish acacia

French Mimosa à bois noir

Portuguese acácia-da-austrália

Similar Species in Acacia

acacia-del-centenário

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of acacia?

The scientific name of acacia is Acacia melanoxylon. It belongs to the genus Acacia.

Where does acacia live?

acacia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Haiti, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC).

What family does acacia belong to?

acacia (Acacia melanoxylon) belongs to the genus Acacia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does acacia belong to?

acacia (Acacia melanoxylon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of acacia?

The closest relatives of acacia in the genus Acacia include acacia, acacia, acacia, acacia, acacia-del-centenário.