Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gordonii
ID:
201998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tindale) Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 246 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201327



Common Names

  • Acacia gordonii
  • Gordon's Wattle
  • Gordon's Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Acacia brunioides gordonii Tindale [valid]
  • Racosperma gordonii (Tindale) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia baueri gordonii Tindale [invalid]

Description

Acacia gordonii (also called Gordon's 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 gordonii 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 gordonii is yellow and cylindrical in shape. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia gordonii is a hardy, drought-tolerant tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of light frosts and can be grown in a range of climates.

Where to Find Acacia gordonii

Acacia gordonii is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Acacia gordonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia gordonii?

Acacia gordonii

What is the common name of Acacia gordonii?

Gordon's wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia gordonii?

Dry sclerophyll 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

Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
Mary Douglas Tindale (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tindale' in the authors string.