Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
J.G.C.Lehmann, Pl. Preiss.1: 11 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053996
Common Names
- Acacia Benthamii
- Bentham's Acacia
- Bentham's Wattle
Description
Acacia benthamii (also called Bentham's Wattle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to Australia. It grows in open grasslands, scrub, and woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia benthamii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia benthamii is a yellow-greenish flower, which is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, flat, brown seed, about 1.5 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia benthamii is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Acacia benthamii
Acacia benthamii is native to tropical Africa.
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