Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ammophila
ID:
203052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 197 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202381



Common Names

  • Sandy Wattle
  • Sandy Acacia
  • Sandy Mimosa


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma ammophilum (Pedley) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia ammophila (also called Sandhill Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia ammophila is used as a windbreak, soil stabilizer, and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia ammophila is yellow in colour. The seed is small, round and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia ammophila can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Acacia ammophila prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acacia ammophila

Acacia ammophila is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the continent.

Acacia ammophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia ammophila?

Acacia ammophila

What is the common name of Acacia ammophila?

Sandhill Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia ammophila?

Open forests and woodlands

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

References