Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burdekensis
ID:
1271213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya5: 313 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270551



Common Names

  • Acacia burdekensis
  • Burdekin Wattle
  • Burdekin Acacia


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Description

Acacia burdekensis (also called Burdekin Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests, woodlands and along watercourses. The leaves are elliptic to lanceolate in shape and are up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small and round.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia burdekensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak or shelterbelt. It is also used for fuel and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia burdekensis has small, yellow flowers with a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia burdekensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Acacia burdekensis

Acacia burdekensis is found in Australia.

Acacia burdekensis FAQ

What are the common names of Acacia burdekensis?

Burdekin Wattle, Burdekin Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia burdekensis?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

What is the growth rate of Acacia burdekensis?

Slow to moderate

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