Acacia lithgowiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya10: 312 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443482
Common Names
- Acacia lithgowiae
- Acacia
- Lithgowiae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia lithgowiae (also called Lithgow 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 lithgowiae 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 lithgowiae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia lithgowiae 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 lithgowiae
Acacia lithgowiae can be found in Australia in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Acacia lithgowiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia lithgowiae?
Acacia lithgowiae
What is the common name of Acacia lithgowiae?
Lithgow Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia lithgowiae?
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
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia lithgowiae Pedley: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.