Acacia forsteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya10: 301 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443479
Common Names
- Acacia forsteri
- Acacia
- Forsteri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia forsteri (also called Forster's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. Its leaves are bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia forsteri is an ornamental tree, often used in gardens and landscaping to add texture and color. It is also used medicinally, as the leaves and bark are believed to have healing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia forsteri is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia forsteri is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 15m. It is tolerant of a range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done through seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Acacia forsteri is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Acacia forsteri
Acacia forsteri can be found in Australia in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Acacia forsteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia forsteri?
Acacia forsteri
What is the common name of Acacia forsteri?
Forster's Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia forsteri?
Open woodlands and grasslands
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia forsteri Pedley: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.