Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
T.L.Mitchell, Three Exped. Australia1: 212 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202069
Common Names
- Acacia exudans
- Gum-exuding Wattle
- Gum-exuding Acacia
Synonyms
- Acacia verniciflua latifolia Benth. [valid]
- Acacia exsudans Lindl. [invalid]
Description
Acacia exudans (also called Glandular Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10m in height. It has a grey-brown bark that is fissured and scaly, and its leaves are bipinnate. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia exudans is used as a source of firewood, fodder, and timber. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a source of fuel and charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia exudans is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia exudans is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Acacia exudans
Acacia exudans can be found in Australia.
Acacia exudans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia exudans?
Acacia exudans
What is the common name of Acacia exudans?
Gum-topped Wattle
What type of soil does Acacia exudans prefer?
Acacia exudans prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5
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