Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 256 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201643
Common Names
- Ixodes Acacia
- Ixodes Wattle
- Ixodes Wattle Acacia
Synonyms
- Acacia gnidium latifolia Maiden & Betche [valid]
- Racosperma ixodes (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia ixodes (also called Scrub Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia ixodes is used as a source of firewood, as a source of tannins, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia ixodes has yellow, globular flower heads that appear in spring and summer. The seed pods are flat and curved, and contain several seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia ixodes is a fast-growing shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 3–8 m (10–26 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Acacia ixodes
Acacia ixodes is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Acacia ixodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia ixodes?
Acacia ixodes
What is the common name of Acacia ixodes?
Ixodes Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia ixodes?
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