Acacia mcnuttiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maiden & Blakely
Source:
ildis
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales 60: 176 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201203
Common Names
- Acacia mcnuttiana
- Mcnuttiana Acacia
- Acacia McNuttiana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia mcnuttiana (also called McNutt's Wattle, among many other common names) is a species of Acacia native to Australia. It is a small to medium-sized tree growing up to 8 m in height, with grey-brown bark and grey-green phyllodes. It is found in a wide range of habitats, from rainforest margins to dry sclerophyll forest and woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia mcnuttiana is used as a source of timber and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia mcnuttiana has yellow flowers with five petals and long, thin seed pods. The seed pods are filled with small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia mcnuttiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Acacia mcnuttiana
Acacia mcnuttiana is native to Australia.
Acacia mcnuttiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia mcnuttiana?
Acacia mcnuttiana
What is the common name of Acacia mcnuttiana?
McNutt's Wattle
Where is Acacia mcnuttiana native to?
Australia
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
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71967-3: Based on the initial data import