Status:
valid
Authors:
Bartolome
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.15: 472 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270663
Common Names
- Davies' Wattle
- Davies' Acacia
- Davies' Acacia
Description
Acacia daviesii (also called Davies' Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 5 m and has a rounded crown. The leaves are bipinnate and the flowers are yellow and fragrant. It is found in moist areas, such as along waterways and in rainforest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia daviesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia daviesii has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia daviesii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seed, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and moderate water, and is drought tolerant once established. It is suitable for use as a hedge or screen, or as a feature plant in a garden.
Where to Find Acacia daviesii
Acacia daviesii can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Acacia daviesii FAQ
What is the growth rate of Acacia daviesii?
Acacia daviesii has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the optimal soil type for Acacia daviesii?
Acacia daviesii prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Acacia daviesii?
Acacia daviesii prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
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
Marisa Bartolome: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartolome' in the authors string.