Status:
valid
Authors:
(Domin) Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb.15: 10 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202529
Common Names
- Leiocalyx Acacia
- Leiocalyx Wattle
- Leiocalyx Wattle Acacia
Synonyms
- Acacia glaucescens leiocalyx Domin [valid]
- Racosperma leiocalyx (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia leiocalyx (also called Smooth-leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia leiocalyx is used for its wood, which is used for fuel and construction, and its bark, which is used for tanning leather.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia leiocalyx sub. leiocalyx
Acacia leiocalyx sub. herveyensis Pedley
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia leiocalyx has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia leiocalyx is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Acacia leiocalyx
Acacia leiocalyx is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Acacia leiocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia leiocalyx?
Acacia leiocalyx
What are the common names of Acacia leiocalyx?
Smooth-leaved Wattle, Smooth-leaved Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia leiocalyx?
Acacia leiocalyx is found in 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