Dichrostachys spicata
Chinese Lantern, Chinese Lantern
Other regional names: Needlebush +2 more
- Needlebush
- Pied Piper Bush
- Prickly Bush
Also known as: Acacia shirleyana Domin +3 more
- Acacia shirleyana Domin
- Cailliea spicata (F.Muell.) J.F.Macbr.
- Dichrostachys muelleri Benth.
- Neptunia spicata F.Muell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Dichrostachys spicata (commonly known as Chinese Lantern) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia