Mimosaceae · Acacia

Acacia torta

Liana
Habit
Liana
Found in India
Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir & more
Flowering
Throughout the year

Plant Details

Scientific name
Acacia torta
Genus
Acacia
Habit
Liana
Habitat
Mixed and deciduous forests, also in the plains
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Pakistan
Found in India
Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand
Flowering & fruiting
Throughout the year
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Mimosaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Head
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Mimosaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Acacia torta

Acacia torta is a liana belonging to the Mimosaceae family (Mimosa/Acacia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate bipinnate compound leaves, globose head or spike flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in mixed and deciduous forests, also in the plains. It occurs across India, Pakistan. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.

Illustration representing the Mimosaceae family
Botanical family

Mimosaceae

Mimosa/Acacia family

Acacia torta belongs to the Mimosaceae family.

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