Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maconochieana
ID:
203043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya2: 235 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202372



Common Names

  • Maconochie's Wattle
  • Maconochie's Acacia
  • Maconochie's Mimosa


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma maconochieanum (Pedley) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia maconochieana (also called Maconochie's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia maconochieana 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 maconochieana is yellow in colour. The seed is small, round and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia maconochieana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Acacia maconochieana prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acacia maconochieana

Acacia maconochieana is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the continent.

Acacia maconochieana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia maconochieana?

Acacia maconochieana

What is the common name of Acacia maconochieana?

Maconochie's Wattle

What is the family of Acacia maconochieana?

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