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
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.
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