Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex G.Don
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 404 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201322
Common Names
- Acacia brunioides
- Brown Wattle
- Brown Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma brunioides (A.Cunn. ex G.Don) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia brunioides (also called Brown-Leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia brunioides is used as a source of food for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of wood for furniture and other products.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia brunioides sub. granitica Pedley
Acacia brunioides sub. brunioides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Acacia brunioides is yellow and cylindrical in shape. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia brunioides is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of climates and soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Acacia brunioides
Acacia brunioides is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia brunioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia brunioides?
Acacia brunioides
What is the common name of Acacia brunioides?
Brunioides wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia brunioides?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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