Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burrowii
ID:
203460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales53: 227 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202789



Common Names

  • Acacia Burrowii
  • Burrowii Wattle
  • Burrowii Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma burrowii (Maiden) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia burrowii (also called Burrow's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It has a light grey bark and phyllodes that are long and narrow. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia burrowii is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a windbreak or shelterbelt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia burrowii has yellow flowers, which are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia burrowii is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry sclerophyll forests to wetter coastal areas. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Acacia burrowii

Acacia burrowii is native to Western Australia.

Acacia burrowii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia burrowii?

Acacia burrowii

What is the common name of Acacia burrowii?

Burrowii Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia burrowii?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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