Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pedley) Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya3: 215 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202427
Common Names
- Armillata Acacia
- Armillate Wattle
- Armillate Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma armillatum Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia armillata (also called 'Gidgee', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rough, grey bark, and its leaves are bipinnate and up to 10 cm long. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is drought and frost tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia armillata is used as a windbreak, soil stabilizer, and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Acacia armillata is yellow and globular in shape. The seed is brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia armillata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Acacia armillata
Acacia armillata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Acacia armillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia armillata?
Acacia armillata
What is the common name of Acacia armillata?
Armillata Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia armillata?
Acacia armillata is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
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