Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marramamba
ID:
202125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia4: 94 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201454



Common Names

  • Marramamba Wattle
  • Marramamba Acacia
  • Acacia Marramamba


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma marramamba (Maslin) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia marramamba (also called Marramamba Wattle, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to eastern Australia and is found in open forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia marramamba is used as a ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of firewood and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acacia marramamba are small, yellow and fragrant. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia marramamba is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of both frost and drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Acacia marramamba

Acacia marramamba is native to Australia.

Acacia marramamba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia marramamba?

Acacia marramamba

What is the family of Acacia marramamba?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Acacia marramamba?

Marramamba Wattle

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