Acacia loderi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maiden
Source:
ildis
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales53: 209 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202355
Common Names
- Loder's Wattle
- Loder's Acacia
- Loder's Mimosa
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- Racosperma loderi (Maiden) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia loderi (also called Loder's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 8 meters. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in a variety of habitats, from open woodlands to coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia loderi is used for fuelwood, charcoal, and fodder. It is also used for timber and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia loderi is a small, yellow flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with small, rounded leaves.
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Acacia loderi can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Acacia loderi
Acacia loderi can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the Great Southern and South West regions.
Acacia loderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia loderi?
Acacia loderi
What is the common name of Acacia loderi?
Loder's Wattle
What is the family of Acacia loderi?
Fabaceae
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
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia loderi Maiden: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.