Acacia jacksonioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia2: 99 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201780
Common Names
- Jackson's Wattle
- Jackson's Acacia
- Jackson's Mulga
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- Racosperma jacksonioides (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia jacksonioides (also called Jackson's Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico. It typically grows to 6-15 feet tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry washes, rocky slopes, and desert plains.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia jacksonioides is used in the production of honey, as a source of fuelwood, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia jacksonioides 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia jacksonioides is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes around two weeks.
Where to Find Acacia jacksonioides
Acacia jacksonioides can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Acacia jacksonioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia jacksonioides?
Acacia jacksonioides
What is the common name of Acacia jacksonioides?
Jackson's Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia jacksonioides?
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
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia jacksonioides Maslin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.