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Knife acacia

Acacia cultriformis

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇳 India 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Plants)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Acacia cultriformis (Knife acacia)

Names in Other Languages

French Mimosa-couteau

Similar Species in Acacia

Acacia lysiphloia

Acacia victoriae

Arkaroola Wattle

Acacia confluens

Ausfeld's Wattle

Acacia ausfeldii

Near Threatened

Acacia redolens

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Flowering Plants

Legumes & Allies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Knife acacia?

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

What is the conservation status of Knife acacia?

Knife acacia (Acacia cultriformis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Knife acacia live?

Knife acacia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, France, India, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Knife acacia belong to?

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

Is Knife acacia endangered?

No, Knife acacia (Acacia cultriformis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Knife acacia belong to?

Knife acacia (Acacia cultriformis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Knife acacia?

The closest relatives of Knife acacia in the genus Acacia include Acacia, Alpine Wattle, Alupa, Arkaroola Wattle, Ausfeld's Wattle.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Acacia — 20 Species

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Acacia lysiphloia

Acacia victoriae

Arkaroola Wattle

Acacia confluens

Ausfeld's Wattle

Acacia ausfeldii

Acacia redolens

Basedow's Wattle

Acacia basedowii

Acacia stenophylla

Bellinger River Wattle

Acacia chrysotricha

Acacia pruinocarpa

Acacia argyrodendron

Acacia plectocarpa

Acacia concurrens

Acacia aulacocarpa

Acacia mearnsii

Data verified March 2026

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