Status:
valid
Authors:
Maiden
Source:
ildis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales49: 489 (1915 publ. 1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192738
Common Names
- Boorman's Wattle
- Boorman Wattle
- Boormanii Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma boormanii (Maiden) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia boormanii (also called Boorman's Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia boormanii is used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food and fuel.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia boormanii sub. boormanii
Acacia boormanii sub. gibba K.J.Tucker
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia boormanii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia boormanii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Acacia boormanii
Acacia boormanii is found in the temperate regions of Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Victoria.
Acacia boormanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia boormanii?
Acacia boormanii
What is the common name of Acacia boormanii?
Snowy River Wattle
What is the family of Acacia boormanii?
Fabaceae
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