Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dorothea
ID:
201908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales26: 12 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201237



Common Names

  • Acacia dorothea
  • Dorothea's Wattle
  • Dorothea Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma dorothea (Maiden) Pedley [unknown]

Description

Acacia dorothea (also called Dorothea's Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and a grey bark. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia dorothea is used as a source of fuel, timber, and fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia dorothea has yellow flowers with five petals and long, thin seed pods. The seed pods are filled with small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia dorothea is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of climates and soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Acacia dorothea

Acacia dorothea is native to the arid regions of Australia.

Acacia dorothea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia dorothea?

Acacia dorothea

What is the common name of Acacia dorothea?

Mountain Hickory

What is the natural habitat of Acacia dorothea?

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