Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chamaeleon
ID:
201828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia10: 189 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201157



Common Names

  • Acacia chamaeleon
  • Chamaeleon Acacia
  • Acacia Chamaeleon


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Synonyms

  • Acacia leiophylla microcephala Meisn. [valid]
  • Acacia stowardii S.Moore [illegitimate]
  • Racosperma chamaeleon (Maslin) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia chamaeleon (also called Gidgee, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub or small tree native to Australia. It is typically found in open woodlands and along watercourses in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales. It has a dense, spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 8 m. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia chamaeleon is used for making furniture, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia chamaeleon flowers are small and yellow, with a sweet scent. The seed pods are long and thin, containing small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia chamaeleon is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Germination usually occurs within a few weeks.

Where to Find Acacia chamaeleon

Acacia chamaeleon is native to Australia.

Acacia chamaeleon FAQ

What is the common name of Acacia chamaeleon?

Chameleon Wattle

What is the scientific name of Chameleon Wattle?

Acacia chamaeleon

What type of soil does Chameleon Wattle prefer?

Well-drained soil

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