Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dacrydioides
ID:
203336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tindale

Source:
ildis

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Telopea1: 77 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202665



Common Names

  • Dacrydioides Wattle
  • Acacia Dacrydioides
  • Dacrydioides Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma dacrydioides (Tindale) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia dacrydioides (also called 'Tear-drop Wattle', 'Tear-drop Acacia' and 'Tear-drop-leaf Wattle', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as granite outcrops and koppies.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia dacrydioides is used for its timber and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia dacrydioides has small, yellow flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia dacrydioides is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-4 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Acacia dacrydioides

Acacia dacrydioides can be found in Australia, primarily in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Acacia dacrydioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia dacrydioides?

Acacia dacrydioides

What is the common name of Acacia dacrydioides?

Tear-drop Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia dacrydioides?

Dry sclerophyll 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