Status:
valid
Authors:
Maiden & Blakely
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia13: 28 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202896
Common Names
- Adsurgens Wattle
- Adsurgens Acacia
- Adsurgens Mimosa
Synonyms
- Racosperma adsurgens (Maiden & Blakely) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia adsurgens (also called Rising Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It has a light grey bark and phyllodes that are long and narrow. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia adsurgens is used as a source of fuelwood, timber, and fodder. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including as a treatment for fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Creamy white, globular heads of numerous small flowers. Seed: Seed pods are dark brown, flat, and woody. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single pair of compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia adsurgens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Acacia adsurgens
Acacia adsurgens can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Acacia adsurgens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia adsurgens?
Acacia adsurgens
What is the common name of Acacia adsurgens?
Gidgee
Where is Acacia adsurgens 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