Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colei
ID:
203258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin & L.A.J.Thomson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.5: 737 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202587



Common Names

  • Cole's Acacia
  • Cole Acacia
  • Acacia Colei


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma colei (Maslin & L.A.J.Thomson) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia colei (also called Cole's Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. Its leaves are bright green and bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and globular.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia colei is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acacia colei var. ileocarpa M.W.McDonald & Maslin
Acacia colei var. colei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia colei has yellow flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia colei is an evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Acacia colei

Acacia colei is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Acacia colei FAQ

What are the common names of Acacia colei?

Common names of Acacia colei include Cole's wattle and Cole's acacia.

What is the growth rate of Acacia colei?

Acacia colei has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the optimal growing environment for Acacia colei?

Acacia colei prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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

Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Lex Allan James Thomson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.J.Thomson' in the authors string.