Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya3: 297 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201208
Common Names
- Acacia acrionastes
- Acrionastes Acacia
- Acacia Acrionastes
Synonyms
- Racosperma acrionastes (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia acrionastes (also called Prickly Wattle, among many other common names) is a species of Acacia native to Australia. It is a small to medium-sized tree growing up to 10 m in height, with grey-brown bark and grey-green phyllodes. It is found in a wide range of habitats, from rainforest margins to dry sclerophyll forest and woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia acrionastes is used as a source of fuel, timber, and fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia acrionastes has yellow flowers with five petals and long, thin seed pods. The seed pods are filled with small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia acrionastes is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Acacia acrionastes
Acacia acrionastes is native to Australia.
Acacia acrionastes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia acrionastes?
Acacia acrionastes
What is the common name of Acacia acrionastes?
Sharp-nosed Wattle
Where is Acacia acrionastes native to?
Australia
Species in the Acacia genus
Acacia constricta,
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,
Acacia pulchella,
Acacia polybotrya,
Acacia rhodoxylon,
Acacia rubida,
Acacia rigens,
Acacia stricta,
Species in the Fabaceae family