Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland75: 30 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201318
Common Names
- Acacia gittinsii
- Gittins' Wattle
- Gittins' Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma gittinsii (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia gittinsii (also called Gittins' Wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia gittinsii is used as a source of food for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of wood for furniture and other products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Acacia gittinsii is yellow and cylindrical in shape. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia gittinsii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of climates and soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Acacia gittinsii
Acacia gittinsii is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia gittinsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia gittinsii?
Acacia gittinsii
What is the common name of Acacia gittinsii?
Gittins wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia gittinsii?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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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,
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Acacia oswaldii,
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Acacia stricta,
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