Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcybe
ID:
506912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya7: 352 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506244



Common Names

  • Acacia microcybe
  • Microcybe Wattle
  • Silver-leaved Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Acacia microcephala Pedley [illegitimate]
  • Racosperma microcephalum Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia microcybe (also called Dwarf wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia microcybe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia microcybe has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia microcybe is a shrub native to tropical Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny spot until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Acacia microcybe

Acacia microcybe is native to Australia and can be found in areas of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Acacia microcybe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia microcybe?

Acacia microcybe

What is the common name of Acacia microcybe?

Microcybe Acacia

Where is Acacia microcybe found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

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