Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eremophiloides
ID:
202317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley & P.I.Forst.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya2: 277 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201646



Common Names

  • Eremophiloides Acacia
  • Eremophiloides Wattle
  • Eremophiloides Wattle Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma eremophiloides (Pedley & P.I.Forst.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia eremophiloides (also called Desert Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia eremophiloides is used as a source of firewood, as a source of tannins, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia eremophiloides has yellow, globular flower heads that appear in spring and summer. The seed pods are flat and curved, and contain several seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia eremophiloides is a fast-growing shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 3–8 m (10–26 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Acacia eremophiloides

Acacia eremophiloides is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Acacia eremophiloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia eremophiloides?

Acacia eremophiloides

What is the common name of Acacia eremophiloides?

Desert Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia eremophiloides?

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

References

Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.