Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 205 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201633
Common Names
- Acacia Melleodora
- Melleodora Wattle
- Melleodora Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma melleodorum (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia melleodora (also called Honey-scented Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia melleodora is used as a source of firewood, as a source of tannins, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia melleodora has yellow, globular flower heads that appear in spring and summer. The seed pods are flat and curved, and contain several seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia melleodora is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and should be watered regularly during the first year of growth.
Where to Find Acacia melleodora
Acacia melleodora is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Acacia melleodora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia melleodora?
Acacia melleodora
What is the common name of Acacia melleodora?
Melleodora Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia melleodora?
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