Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jennerae
ID:
201817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
A.J.Ewart & O.B.Davies, Fl. N. Territory: 333 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201146



Common Names

  • Acacia jennerae
  • Jennerae Acacia
  • Acacia Jennerae


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma jennerae (Maiden) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia jennerae (also called Jenner's Gidgee, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub or small tree native to Australia. It is typically found in open woodlands and along watercourses in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales. It has a dense, spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 8 m. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia jennerae is used for making furniture, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia jennerae flowers are small and yellow, with a sweet scent. The seed pods are long and thin, containing small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia jennerae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Acacia jennerae

Acacia jennerae is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.

Acacia jennerae FAQ

What is the common name of Acacia jennerae?

Jenner's Wattle

What is the scientific name of Jenner's Wattle?

Acacia jennerae

What type of soil does Jenner's Wattle prefer?

Well-drained soil

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