Acacia pulchella
Prickly Moses, Western Prickly Moses
Also known as: Acacia pulchella f. aculeata hort. ex Siebert & Voss +4 more
- Acacia pulchella f. aculeata hort. ex Siebert & Voss
- Acacia pulchella f. pulchella
- Acacia pulchella f. typica E.Pritz.
- Mimosa pulchella (R.Br.) Poir.
- Racosperma pulchellum (R.Br.) Pedley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Australasia, Acacia pulchella (commonly known as Prickly Moses or Western Prickly Moses) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Western Australia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms