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witchetty-bush

Acacia kempeana

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Libya.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Plants)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Acacia kempeana (witchetty-bush)

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 witchetty-bush?

The scientific name of witchetty-bush is Acacia kempeana. It belongs to the genus Acacia.

What is the conservation status of witchetty-bush?

witchetty-bush (Acacia kempeana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does witchetty-bush live?

witchetty-bush is found in Found in Libya.. Countries include Libya.

What family does witchetty-bush belong to?

witchetty-bush (Acacia kempeana) belongs to the genus Acacia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is witchetty-bush endangered?

No, witchetty-bush (Acacia kempeana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does witchetty-bush belong to?

witchetty-bush (Acacia kempeana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of witchetty-bush?

The closest relatives of witchetty-bush in the genus Acacia include Acacia, Alpine Wattle, Alupa, Arkaroola Wattle, Ausfeld's Wattle.

Native Range — 1 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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