Acacia froggattii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maiden
Source:
ildis
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales53: 204 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202400
Common Names
- Froggattii Acacia
- Froggatt's Wattle
- Froggatt's Acacia
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- Racosperma froggattii (Maiden) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia froggattii (also called Froggatt's Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions, often in rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia froggattii is used as a windbreak, soil stabilizer, and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia froggattii is yellow in colour. The seed is small, round and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia froggattii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Acacia froggattii
Acacia froggattii is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the continent.
Acacia froggattii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia froggattii?
Acacia froggattii
What is the common name of Acacia froggattii?
Froggatt's Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia froggattii?
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
References
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia froggattii Maiden: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.