Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan & Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia7: 210 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202160
Common Names
- Acacia caesariata
- Caesariata Acacia
- Silver-leaved Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma caesariatum (R.S.Cowan & Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia caesariata (also called Caesar Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia caesariata is used as a source of timber, fuelwood, and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine and for making charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia caesariata are yellow and have a small, yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia caesariata is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn or early spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth in late summer or autumn.
Where to Find Acacia caesariata
Acacia caesariata is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.
Acacia caesariata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia caesariata?
Acacia caesariata
What is the common name of Acacia caesariata?
Caesariata
What is the family of Acacia caesariata?
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