Acacia horridula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
J.G.C.Lehmann, Pl. Preiss.1: 9 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054035
Common Names
- Acacia Horridula
- Rough Acacia
- Rough Wattle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia horridula (also called Horrid wattle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 5 meters. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky soils. It has yellow flowers and its pods contain seeds that can be used to make a yellow dye.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia horridula is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. Its wood is used for furniture and construction. The leaves can be used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia horridula are yellow and globular in shape. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
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Acacia horridula is native to Africa.
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
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:470548-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia horridula Meisn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.