Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meiantha
ID:
1249972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tindale & Hersc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.5: 761 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249310



Common Names

  • Acacia meiantha
  • Meiantha Acacia
  • Meiantha Wattle


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Description

Acacia meiantha (also called Golden Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers native to Australia. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia meiantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia meiantha has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The fruit is a small, yellow-brown pod with many seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia meiantha is a perennial tree that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Acacia meiantha

Acacia meiantha can be found in Australia.

Acacia meiantha FAQ

What type of plant is Acacia meiantha?

Acacia meiantha is a shrub.

Where does Acacia meiantha grow?

Acacia meiantha grows in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

What are the flowers of Acacia meiantha like?

The flowers of Acacia meiantha are white or pink and have five petals.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-47692: Originally associated with wfo-0000201280
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-47692: Originally associated with wfo-0000201280
Mary Douglas Tindale (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tindale' in the authors string.
Josephine Clare Herscovitch (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hersc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:968617-1: Based on the initial data import