Acacia megalantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot.3: 143 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202605
Common Names
- Megalantha Acacia
- Megalantha
- Acacia Megalantha
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- Racosperma megalanthum (F.Muell.) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia megalantha (also called Big-leaf Wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in open forests, woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia megalantha is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia megalantha has yellow flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia megalantha is an evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Acacia megalantha
Acacia megalantha is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia megalantha FAQ
What are the common names of Acacia megalantha?
Common names of Acacia megalantha include large-flowered wattle and large-flowered acacia.
What is the growth rate of Acacia megalantha?
Acacia megalantha has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the optimal growing environment for Acacia megalantha?
Acacia megalantha prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia megalantha F.Muell.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.