Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin & Cowie
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia24: 2 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341945
Common Names
- Acacia equisetifolia
- Equisetifolia Acacia
- Equisetifolia Wattle
Description
Acacia equisetifolia (also called Horse-tail Acacia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia equisetifolia is used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. It is also used as a source of firewood, charcoal, and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia equisetifolia is a yellow puff-like flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia equisetifolia is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil.
Where to Find Acacia equisetifolia
Acacia equisetifolia is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Acacia equisetifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia equisetifolia?
Acacia equisetifolia
What type of plant is Acacia equisetifolia?
It is a tree
Where is Acacia equisetifolia found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands
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
Ian Donald Cowie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowie' in the authors string.