Acacia drewiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Fitzg
Source:
ildis
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales51: 273 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203255
Common Names
- Acacia drewiana
- Drew's Wattle
- Drewiana Acacia
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- Racosperma drewianum (W.Fitzg) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia drewiana (also called 'Drew's Wattle', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands and along watercourses. Its leaves are bipinnate, with 1-3 pairs of pinnae, each with 6-14 pairs of leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and appear in spring and summer.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia drewiana is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia drewiana sub. drewianaAcacia drewiana sub. minor Maslin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia drewiana has yellow, fluffy flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia drewiana is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Acacia drewiana
Acacia drewiana is native to Australia.
Acacia drewiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia drewiana?
Acacia drewiana
What is the family of Acacia drewiana?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Acacia drewiana?
Coral Wattle
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,