Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 344 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201669
Common Names
- Handonis Acacia
- Handonis Wattle
- Handonis Wattle Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma handonis (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia handonis (also called Handon's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, spreading crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the temperate and tropical regions of the country, growing in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia handonis is used as a source of firewood, as a source of tannins, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia handonis is a small, yellow-cream flower with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with thin, delicate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia handonis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Acacia handonis
Acacia handonis is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia handonis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia handonis?
Acacia handonis
What is the common name of Acacia handonis?
Handon's wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia handonis?
Woodlands and shrublands
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