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Datasheet
Acacia confusa
Index
- Pictures
- Identity
- Summary of Invasiveness
- Taxonomic Tree
- Notes on Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Description
- Plant Type
- Distribution
- Distribution Table
- History of Introduction and Spread
- Risk of Introduction
- Habitat
- Habitat List
- Biology and Ecology
- Latitude/Altitude Ranges
- Air Temperature
- Rainfall
- Rainfall Regime
- Soil Tolerances
- Notes on Natural Enemies
- Means of Movement and Dispersal
- Impact Summary
- Impact: Biodiversity
- Threatened Species
- Risk and Impact Factors
- Uses
- Uses List
- Wood Products
- Prevention and Control
- References
- Links to Websites
- Distribution Maps
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Top of pageIdentity
Top of pagePreferred Scientific Name
- Acacia confusa Merr.
International Common Names
- English: acacia petit; Formosan acacia; Formosan koa; mimosa; small Phillipine acacia; Taiwan acacia
- Chinese: Taiwan xiangshi
Local Common Names
- Guam: boiffuring; shoshigi; sosigi; sosugi
- Micronesia, Federated states of: pilampwoia
- Northern Mariana Islands: serepa; soschghi
- Palau: ianángi; yanangi
EPPO code
- ACACU (Acacia confusa)
Trade name
- Taiwan acacia
Summary of Invasiveness
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A. confusa is invasive in Hawaii (Luken and Thieret, 1996). Bingelli (1999) classed this species as moderately invasive.
Taxonomic Tree
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- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Spermatophyta
- Subphylum: Angiospermae
- Class: Dicotyledonae
- Order: Fabales
- Family: Fabaceae
- Subfamily: Mimosoideae
- Genus: Acacia
- Species: Acacia confusa
Notes on Taxonomy and Nomenclature
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A. confusa is in the tribe Acacieae of the genus Acacia.
Description
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A. confusa is small tree with adult foliage of falcate phyllodes, juvenile and sucker-shoot of bipinnate leaves; trunk up to 1 m thick in very old trees; phyllodes alternate, coriaceous, parallel-curving-veined, 8-10 cm long, narrowed at both ends; flowers yellow, in small globose heads 6-8 mm in diameter; heads 1 or 2 in axil of phyllode; pods few together, linear or somewhat curved, flat or slightly twisted, brown, 5-10 cm long, 1 cm broad or a little more or less, with about eight seeds; seeds compressed, brown (Stone, 1970; PIER, 2002)
Distribution
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A. confusa has a restricted native range, apparently native only to Taiwan and the northern Philippines.
Distribution Table
Top of pageThe distribution in this summary table is based on all the information available. When several references are cited, they may give conflicting information on the status. Further details may be available for individual references in the Distribution Table Details section which can be selected by going to Generate Report.
Last updated: 10 Jan 2020| Continent/Country/Region | Distribution | Last Reported | Origin | First Reported | Invasive | Planted | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Africa |
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| Mauritius | Present | Introduced | ||||||
| Seychelles | Present | Introduced | ||||||
Asia |
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| China | Present | Present based on regional distribution. | ||||||
| -Fujian | Present | Introduced | Planted | |||||
| -Guangdong | Present | Introduced | Planted | |||||
| -Guangxi | Present | Introduced | Planted | |||||
| -Hainan | Present | Introduced | Planted | |||||
| -Jiangxi | Present | Introduced | Planted | |||||
| -Sichuan | Present | Introduced | Planted | |||||
| -Yunnan | Present | Introduced | Planted | |||||
| -Zhejiang | Present | Introduced | Planted | |||||
| Indonesia | Present | Introduced | ||||||
| -Java | Present | Introduced | ||||||
| -Sumatra | Present | Introduced | ||||||
| Japan | Present | Present based on regional distribution. | ||||||
| -Ryukyu Islands | Present | Introduced | ||||||
| Malaysia | Present | Present based on regional distribution. | ||||||
| -Peninsular Malaysia | Present | Introduced | ||||||
| -Sabah | Present | Introduced | ||||||
| Philippines | Present | Native | ||||||
| Taiwan | Present | Native | ||||||
North America |
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| United States | Present | Present based on regional distribution. | ||||||
| -Hawaii | Present | Introduced | Invasive | First reported: c. 1915; Original citation: Luken & Thieret, 1996 | ||||
Oceania |
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| Federated States of Micronesia | Present | Introduced | ||||||
| Fiji | Present | Introduced | ||||||
| Guam | Present | Introduced | ||||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Present | Introduced | ||||||
| Palau | Present | Introduced | ||||||
History of Introduction and Spread
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A. confusa was introduced to Hawaii, USA in 1915 and has also been introduced and planted in a number of Asian, Pacific and Indian Ocean countries, and PIER (2002) report that it continues to be actively planted in Micronesia.
Risk of Introduction
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It is possible that the species may become invasive in other areas where it has been introduced. Information on the biology and management of A. confusa is not widely available, but PIER (2002) report that due to its status as a pest in some countries e.g. Hawaii, it should not be introduced to islands where it is not already present.
Habitat
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A. confusa is a nitrogen fixing species and a pioneer tree on wastelands, adaptable to a wide range of soils.
Biology and Ecology
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A. confusa reproduces from seeds and from cuttings. Fire can stimulate the germination of large numbers of seeds, and it will also resprout after fire (PIER, 2002). A. confusa is a nitrogen fixing species and a pioneer tree on wastelands, growing rapidly and has great adaptability including shallow and infertile soils, though it prefers acid, free-draining soils. A. confusa prefers a summer or uniform rainfall regime, a mean annual rainfall of 1300 to 3000 mm, and a dry season duration not exceeding 5 months. The mean annual temperature in its native range is 18-26°C, with the mean minimum of the coolest month 14-16°C and the mean maximum of the hottest month 26-29°C, and it will tolerate an absolute minimum temperature of 0°C. It is generally a lowland species but can be found at altitudes up to 800 m.
Latitude/Altitude Ranges
Top of page| Latitude North (°N) | Latitude South (°S) | Altitude Lower (m) | Altitude Upper (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 6 | 50 | 800 |
Air Temperature
Top of page| Parameter | Lower limit | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute minimum temperature (ºC) | -8 | 0 |
| Mean annual temperature (ºC) | 18 | 26 |
| Mean maximum temperature of hottest month (ºC) | 26 | 29 |
| Mean minimum temperature of coldest month (ºC) | 14 | 16 |
Rainfall
Top of page| Parameter | Lower limit | Upper limit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry season duration | 2 | 5 | number of consecutive months with <40 mm rainfall |
| Mean annual rainfall | 1300 | 3000 | mm; lower/upper limits |
Soil Tolerances
Top of pageSoil drainage
- free
Soil reaction
- acid
Soil texture
- medium
Special soil tolerances
- infertile
- shallow
Notes on Natural Enemies
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A number of generalist pests and pathogens have been observed attacking A. confusa, though none are considered to be especially damaging.
Means of Movement and Dispersal
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The species has been introduced outside its native range and it is possible that the species may become invasive in other areas where it has been introduced.
Impact Summary
Top of page| Category | Impact |
|---|---|
| Animal/plant collections | None |
| Animal/plant products | None |
| Biodiversity (generally) | Negative |
| Crop production | None |
| Environment (generally) | None |
| Fisheries / aquaculture | None |
| Forestry production | None |
| Human health | None |
| Livestock production | None |
| Native fauna | None |
| Native flora | Negative |
| Rare/protected species | None |
| Tourism | None |
| Trade/international relations | None |
| Transport/travel | None |
Impact: Biodiversity
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A. confusa reaches a height of 15 m and shades out many other species in Hawaii and it is suspected that the leaves have allelopathic properties because other species do not grow beneath it (PIER, 2002).
Threatened Species
Top of page| Threatened Species | Conservation Status | Where Threatened | Mechanism | References | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peucedanum sandwicense (makou) | NatureServe; USA ESA listing as threatened species | Hawaii | Competition - smothering | US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2011 | |
| Tetramolopium filiforme (ridgetop tetramolopium) | USA ESA listing as endangered species | Hawaii | Competition - monopolizing resources | US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2010 |
Risk and Impact Factors
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Invasiveness
- Proved invasive outside its native range
- Highly adaptable to different environments
- Tolerates, or benefits from, cultivation, browsing pressure, mutilation, fire etc
- Highly mobile locally
- Has high reproductive potential
- Damaged ecosystem services
- Ecosystem change/ habitat alteration
- Reduced native biodiversity
- Competition - monopolizing resources
- Competition - smothering
- Produces spines, thorns or burrs
Uses
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It is widely cultivated for coastal shelterbelt forests, soil and water conservation, fuelwood stands and for ornamental purposes. It also shows high potential for the pulp industry. It has a range of wood and non-wood end uses including amongst others, fuelwood, industrial and non-industrial domestic woodware, oils, bark products, honey and tannins.
Uses List
Top of pageEnvironmental
- Erosion control or dune stabilization
- Shade and shelter
- Soil improvement
- Windbreak
Fuels
- Fuelwood
General
- Ornamental
Human food and beverage
- Honey/honey flora
Materials
- Carved material
- Dye/tanning
- Essential oils
- Fibre
- Miscellaneous materials
- Wood/timber
Wood Products
Top of pageBoats
Furniture
Pulp
- Short-fibre pulp
Railway sleepers
Vehicle bodies
Woodware
- Industrial and domestic woodware
- Tool handles
Prevention and Control
Top of pageDue to the variable regulations around (de)registration of pesticides, your national list of registered pesticides or relevant authority should be consulted to determine which products are legally allowed for use in your country when considering chemical control. Pesticides should always be used in a lawful manner, consistent with the product's label.
Control of A. confusa is possible if saplings are treated with herbicides including 2,4-D and triclopyr, with sensitivity in varying degrees to cut-surface applications of 2,4-D, dicamba, glyphosate, picloram and triclopyr and to basal bark application of triclopyr in oil (PIER, 2002).References
Top of pageChen DZ, 1988. China Flora. Beijing, China: Science Press, Vol. 39, 24
Dou TL, 1983. Afforestation of light contained Acacia confusa seedling and its economic benefits. Sichuan Forest Science and Technology, 4(3):46-52
Gui SZ, Shi MF, Fang CQ, 1987. Incident and control of Acacia confusa rust disease. Plant protection, Beijing. Vol. 4, 39-40
Hirane S, 1938. Studies on the parasitism of the rust of Acacia confusa Merrill, Maravalia hyalospora (Saw.) Diet. II. Effects of the juice of phyllodes on the germination and germ-tube development of urediospores. Trans. nat. hist. Soc. Formosa 28; 29 1938; 1939 (421-30); (13-21)
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Lin HS, 1986. Comparative experiment of afforestation with Acacia confusa, A. mangium and A. auriculiformis. Guangdong Forest Science And Technology, 4:22-25
Pan ZG, Yang MQ, 1988. Preliminary results of provenance trials with 5 tropical Acacia tree species at age of 3 years old. Forest Research, 5:553-557
Tab XS, Wang GS, 1984. Root rot: A new disease of Acacia confusa. Hainan Reclamation Bureau. Forest Science and Technology, No. 9, 29
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Distribution References
CABI, Undated. Compendium record. Wallingford, UK: CABI
CABI, Undated a. CABI Compendium: Status inferred from regional distribution. Wallingford, UK: CABI
CABI, Undated b. CABI Compendium: Status as determined by CABI editor. Wallingford, UK: CABI
PIER, 2002. Pacific Islands Ecosystems at Risk., Honolulu, USA: HEAR, University of Hawaii. http://www.hear.org/pier/index.html
Links to Websites
Top of page| Website | URL | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| GISD/IASPMR: Invasive Alien Species Pathway Management Resource and DAISIE European Invasive Alien Species Gateway | https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.m93f6 | Data source for updated system data added to species habitat list. |
| Global register of Introduced and Invasive species (GRIIS) | http://griis.org/ | Data source for updated system data added to species habitat list. |
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