Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Iconogr. Austral. Acacia11: t. 4 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202602
Common Names
- Acradenia Acacia
- Acradenia
- Acacia Acradenia
Synonyms
- Racosperma acradenium (F.Muell.) Pedley [valid]
- Acacia curvicarpa W.Fitzg. [valid]
- Racosperma acradenia (F.Muell.) Pedley [unknown]
Description
Acacia acradenia (also called Acacia Silver Wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in open forests, woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia acradenia is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia acradenia has yellow flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia acradenia is an evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Acacia acradenia
Acacia acradenia is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia acradenia FAQ
What are the common names of Acacia acradenia?
Common names of Acacia acradenia include acradenia wattle and acradenia acacia.
What is the growth rate of Acacia acradenia?
Acacia acradenia has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the optimal growing environment for Acacia acradenia?
Acacia acradenia prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
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Acacia auriculiformis,
Acacia koa,
Acacia scleroxyla,
Acacia verticillata,
Acacia kauaiensis,
Acacia brandegeana,
Acacia breviracemosa,
Acacia retinodes,
Acacia neriifolia,
Acacia acuminata,
Acacia complanata,
Acacia excelsa,
Acacia georginae,
Acacia kettlewelliae,
Acacia phlebophylla,
Acacia prominens,
Acacia binervata,
Acacia buxifolia,
Acacia brachybotrya,
Acacia bivenosa,
Acacia calamifolia,
Acacia cardiophylla,
Acacia chrysotricha,
Acacia constablei,
Acacia caesiella,
Acacia decora,
Acacia fasciculifera,
Acacia falciformis,
Acacia flavescens,
Acacia gladiiformis,
Acacia gilbertii,
Acacia hakeoides,
Acacia ixiophylla,
Acacia lanigera,
Acacia lineata,
Acacia luteola,
Acacia latifolia,
Acacia montana,
Acacia megacephala,
Acacia mabellae,
Acacia mollifolia,
Acacia oswaldii,
Acacia obtusifolia,
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Acacia polybotrya,
Acacia rhodoxylon,
Acacia rubida,
Acacia rigens,
Acacia stricta,
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