Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
202890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 451 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202219



Common Names

  • Elongata Wattle
  • Silver-leaf Wattle
  • Silver Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Acacia hebecephala Loudon [unknown]
  • Acacia elongata hebecephala Benth. [valid]
  • Acacia elongata typica Domin [invalid]
  • Acacia elongata dilatata Maiden & Blakely [valid]
  • Racosperma elongatum (Sieber ex DC.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia hebecephala A.Cunn. ex G.Don [unknown]

Description

Acacia elongata (also called the 'Elongate Wattle', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has an upright, open habit and grows up to 10 m in height. The leaves are bipinnate and the flowers are bright yellow. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia elongata is used as a source of firewood, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acacia elongata are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and brown in colour. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia elongata is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn or early spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Acacia elongata

Acacia elongata is found in Australia.

Acacia elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia elongata?

Acacia elongata

What is the common name of Acacia elongata?

Elongated Acacia

What type of soil does Acacia elongata prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.