Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1053 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202567
Common Names
- Mangium Acacia
- Mangium Wattle
- Mangium Wattle Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma mangium (Willd.) Pedley [valid]
- Acacia holosericea glabrata auct.non Maiden [illegitimate]
- Acacia glaucescens sensu Kaneh. & Hatus., non Wi [deprecated]
- Mangium montanum Rumph. [unknown]
Description
Acacia mangium (also called Mangium Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. Its leaves are bright green and bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and globular.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia mangium is used for timber, pulpwood, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia mangium has yellow flowers, large seeds and thick seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia mangium 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 mangium
Acacia mangium 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 mangium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia mangium?
Acacia mangium
Where is Acacia mangium native to?
Acacia mangium is native to Southeast Asia.
What are the uses of Acacia mangium?
Acacia mangium is used for timber, fuelwood, and as an ornamental tree.
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