Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pedley) Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya3: 216 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202801
Common Names
- Acacia Meiosperma
- Meiosperma Wattle
- Meiosperma Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma meiospermum Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia meiosperma (also called Half-seed Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It has a light grey bark and phyllodes that are long and narrow. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia meiosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for construction. The leaves of this plant are used as fodder for livestock, and the bark is used for tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia meiosperma has yellow flowers, which are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have a single stem and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia meiosperma is a small, evergreen, shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Acacia meiosperma
Acacia meiosperma is native to Western Australia.
Acacia meiosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia meiosperma?
Acacia meiosperma
What is the common name of Acacia meiosperma?
Meiosperma Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia meiosperma?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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