Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
211439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrews) Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1052 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210768



Common Names

  • Acacia Longifolia
  • Long-leaved Acacia
  • Sallow Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Mimosa longifolia Andrews [valid]
  • Acacia longifolia longifolia [unknown]
  • Racosperma longifolium (Andrews) C.Mart. [unknown]
  • Phyllodoce longifolia (Andrews) Link [valid]
  • Mimosa macrostachya Poir. [valid]
  • Acacia longifolia typica Benth. [invalid]
  • Acacia longifolia longifolia [unknown]
  • Acacia longifolia latifolia Sweet [valid]
  • Acacia decussata Ten. [valid]
  • Acacia foliosa Seem. [valid]
  • Acacia trigonocarpa Jacques [valid]
  • Acacia thegonocarpa A.Cunn. ex Sweet [valid]
  • Cuparilla sophorina Raf. [valid]
  • Racosperma longifolium (Andrews) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia longifolia angustata Seem. [valid]
  • Acacia longifolia bylongensis R.T.Baker [valid]
  • Acacia longifolia lanceolata Seem. [valid]
  • Acacia longifolia prostrata C.Moore & Betche [valid]
  • Mimosa falcata Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Acacia spathulata Tausch [unknown]

Description

Acacia longifolia (also called Long-leaved Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has yellow flowers and bipinnate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia longifolia has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia longifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are about 5 cm tall. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Acacia longifolia

Acacia longifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Acacia longifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Acacia longifolia?

Acacia longifolia is native to Australia.

What is the growth habit of Acacia longifolia?

Acacia longifolia is a shrub or small tree with a spreading growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Acacia longifolia?

Acacia longifolia flowers from August to October.

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.