Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan & Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia10: 41 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202909
Common Names
- Levata Acacia
- Levata Wattle
- Levata Mimosa
Synonyms
- Racosperma levatum (R.S.Cowan & Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia levata (also called Curved Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of up to 5 m (16 ft). It has an open crown and its bark is grey-brown and rough. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia levata is used as a source of fuelwood, timber, and fodder. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including as a treatment for fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Creamy white, globular heads of numerous small flowers. Seed: Seed pods are dark brown, flat, and woody. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single pair of compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia levata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, although this is not as reliable as other methods.
Where to Find Acacia levata
Acacia levata can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Acacia levata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia levata?
Acacia levata
What is the common name of Acacia levata?
Gidgee
Where is Acacia levata native to?
Australia
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