Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb.15: 7 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185344
Common Names
- Mountain Wattle
- Mountain Acacia
- Mountain Gidgee
Synonyms
- Racosperma clivicola (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia clivicola (also called Cliff 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 arid areas, woodlands, and along rocky hillsides. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia clivicola is used for its timber, as a fuelwood, for fodder, and for its gum. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of tannin.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia clivicola are yellow and fragrant, and the seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia clivicola is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 40 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Acacia clivicola
Acacia clivicola is native to New South Wales and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Acacia clivicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia clivicola?
Acacia clivicola
Where is Acacia clivicola native to?
South Australia
What type of soil does Acacia clivicola prefer?
Well-drained, sandy or loamy 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