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ghost wattle

Acacia platycarpa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Fabales (マメ目)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Acacia
Species
Acacia platycarpa (ghost wattle)

Similar Species in Acacia

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Alpine Wattle
Acacia alpina
Least Concern
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Alupa
Acacia victoriae
Least Concern
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Bank catclaw
Acacia redolens
Least Concern
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Basedow's Wattle
Acacia basedowii
Least Concern
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black gidgee
Acacia pruinocarpa
Least Concern
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black gidgee
Acacia argyrodendron
Least Concern
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Ausfeld's Wattle
Acacia ausfeldii
Near Threatened
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Acacia
Acacia lysiphloia
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ghost wattle?
The scientific name of ghost wattle is Acacia platycarpa. It belongs to the genus Acacia.
What is the conservation status of ghost wattle?
ghost wattle (Acacia platycarpa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does ghost wattle belong to?
ghost wattle (Acacia platycarpa) belongs to the genus Acacia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is ghost wattle endangered?
No, ghost wattle (Acacia platycarpa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does ghost wattle belong to?
ghost wattle (Acacia platycarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of ghost wattle?
The closest relatives of ghost wattle in the genus Acacia include Alpine Wattle, Alupa, Bank catclaw, Basedow's Wattle, black gidgee.

Genus Acacia — 20 Species

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Alpine Wattle
Acacia alpina
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Alupa
Acacia victoriae
LC 🐾
Bank catclaw
Acacia redolens
LC 🐾
Basedow's Wattle
Acacia basedowii
LC 🐾
black gidgee
Acacia pruinocarpa
LC 🐾
black gidgee
Acacia argyrodendron
LC 🐾
Ausfeld's Wattle
Acacia ausfeldii
NT 🐾
Bellinger River Wattle
Acacia chrysotricha
EN 🐾
Black wattle
Acacia mangium
NE 🐾
black wattle
Acacia aulacocarpa
LC 🐾
Black wattle
Acacia mearnsii
NE 🐾
black wattle
Acacia plectocarpa
LC 🐾
Blackwood
Acacia melanoxylon
NE 🐾
Blueskin
Acacia irrorata
LC 🐾
Blunt Wattle
Acacia aprica
EN 🐾
brigalow
Acacia harpophylla
LC 🐾
broadleaf acacia
Acacia latifolia
LC 🐾
Broken Hill Gidgee
Acacia loderi
NT 🐾
broom wattle
Acacia calamifolia
LC 🐾
Acacia
Acacia lysiphloia
LC
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