Acacia cambagei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.T.Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales25: 661 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202385
Common Names
- Cambage's Wattle
- Cambage's Acacia
- Cambage's Mimosa
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- Racosperma cambagei (R.T.Baker) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia cambagei (also called Cambage's Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia cambagei is used as a windbreak, soil stabilizer, and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia cambagei is yellow in colour. The seed is small, round and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
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Acacia cambagei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Acacia cambagei prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Acacia cambagei
Acacia cambagei is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the continent.
Acacia cambagei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia cambagei?
Acacia cambagei
What is the common name of Acacia cambagei?
Cambage's Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia cambagei?
Open 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
References
Richard Thomas Baker (1854-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Baker' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia cambagei R.T.Baker: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.