Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dodonaeifolia
ID:
202749

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Balb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl., ed. 1813: 7 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202078



Common Names

  • Acacia dodonaeifolia
  • Dodonaea-leaved Wattle
  • Dodonaea-leaved Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Mimosa dodonaeifolia Pers. [valid]
  • Acacia dodonaeifolia (Pers.) DC. [deprecated]
  • Acacia dodonaeifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Acacia dodonaeafolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Phyllodoce dodonaeifolia (Spreng.) Link [valid]
  • Acacia viscosa H.L.Wendl. [illegitimate]
  • Acacia viscifula F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Acacia dodoniifolia (Pers.) Balb. [unknown]
  • Acacia dodonifolia (Pers.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Mimosa dodoniifolia Pers. [unknown]
  • Acacia metrosiderosifolia Sterler [valid]
  • Acacia visciflua F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Abarema dodonaeifolia (Pers.) Balb. [unknown]
  • Racosperma dodonaeifolium (Pers.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia dodonaeifolia (also called Dodonaea Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10m in height. It has a grey-brown bark that is fissured and scaly, and its leaves are bipinnate. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia dodonaeifolia is used as an ornamental plant, forage crop, and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia dodonaeifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia dodonaeifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Acacia dodonaeifolia

Acacia dodonaeifolia can be found in Australia.

Acacia dodonaeifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia dodonaeifolia?

Acacia dodonaeifolia

What is the common name of Acacia dodonaeifolia?

Dodonaea Wattle

What type of soil does Acacia dodonaeifolia prefer?

Acacia dodonaeifolia prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Giovanni Battista Balbis (1765-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balb.' in the authors string.