Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longispicata
ID:
203205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
T.L.Mitchell, J. Exped. Trop. Australia: 298 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202534



Common Names

  • Longispicata Acacia
  • Longispicata Wattle
  • Longispicata Wattle Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Acacia cunninghamii longispicata (Benth.) Benth. [valid]
  • Racosperma longispicatum (Benth.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia longispicata longispicata [unknown]
  • Racosperma longispicatum longispicatum [unknown]
  • Racosperma longispicata (Benth.) Pedley [unknown]

Description

Acacia longispicata (also called Long-spiked Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia longispicata is used as a source of food for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia longispicata has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia longispicata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acacia longispicata

Acacia longispicata is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Acacia longispicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia longispicata?

Acacia longispicata

What are the common names of Acacia longispicata?

Long-spiked Wattle, Long-spiked Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia longispicata?

Acacia longispicata is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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