Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elachantha
ID:
203260

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.W.McDonald & Maslin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.10: 311 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202589



Common Names

  • Elachantha Acacia
  • Elachantha
  • Acacia Elachantha


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma elachanthum (M.W.McDonald & Maslin) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia elachantha (also called Elachantha Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. Its leaves are bright green and bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and globular.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia elachantha is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia elachantha has yellow flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia elachantha is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Acacia elachantha

Acacia elachantha is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Acacia elachantha FAQ

What are the common names of Acacia elachantha?

Common names of Acacia elachantha include small-leaved wattle and small-leaved acacia.

What is the growth rate of Acacia elachantha?

Acacia elachantha has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the optimal growing environment for Acacia elachantha?

Acacia elachantha prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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

Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Maurice W. McDonald: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.McDonald' in the authors string.