Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.1: 327 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201859
Common Names
- Baxter's Wattle
- Baxter's Acacia
- Baxter's Sallow Wattle
Synonyms
- Acacia bagsteri Benth. [unknown]
- Racosperma baxteri (Benth.) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia baxteri (also called Baxter's wattle, among many other common names) is a small shrub with yellow flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry woodlands and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia baxteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for fuelwood and timber. The bark is used as a dye and the flowers are used to make honey.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Creamy white, globular flower heads. Seed: Brown, flat and oval shaped. Seedlings: Narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia baxteri is a small, spreading shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved through seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Acacia baxteri
Acacia baxteri is native to Australia and can be found in areas such as New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia baxteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia baxteri?
Acacia baxteri
What is the common name of Acacia baxteri?
Baxter Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia baxteri?
Dry hillsides and rocky slopes
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