Status:
valid
Authors:
Court
Source:
ildis
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia2: 170 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201550
Common Names
- Flagelliformis Wattle
- Flagelliformis Acacia
- Flagelliformis
Synonyms
- Racosperma flagelliforme (Court) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia flagelliformis (also called Whip Wattle, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Australia. It grows to a height of 2-3 metres and has long, whip-like leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, from open woodlands to coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia flagelliformis is used for its timber, as a shade tree, and for its edible seeds and pods. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia flagelliformis are small and yellow, and are borne in globular clusters. The seeds are dark brown and flattened, and the seedlings are slender and have a grey-green colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia flagelliformis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Acacia flagelliformis
Acacia flagelliformis is native to Australia, and can be found in the northern parts of the country.
Acacia flagelliformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia flagelliformis?
Acacia flagelliformis
What is the common name of Acacia flagelliformis?
Whip Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia flagelliformis?
It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open 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