Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lespedleyi
ID:
1427316

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya10: 559 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443481



Common Names

  • Acacia lespedleyi
  • Acacia
  • Lespedleyi


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Description

Acacia lespedleyi (also called Lespedley's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. Its leaves are bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia lespedleyi is an ornamental tree, often used in gardens and landscaping to add texture and color. It is also used medicinally, as the leaves and bark are believed to have healing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia lespedleyi is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia lespedleyi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil in a warm, sheltered position.

Where to Find Acacia lespedleyi

Acacia lespedleyi can be found in Australia in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.

Acacia lespedleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia lespedleyi?

Acacia lespedleyi

What is the common name of Acacia lespedleyi?

Lespedley's Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia lespedleyi?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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

Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.