Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mountfordiae
ID:
203286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Specht

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Rec. Amer.-Austral. Sci. Exped. Arnhem Land, 3, Bot. Pl. Ecol.3: 233 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202615



Common Names

  • Mountfordiae Acacia
  • Mountfordiae
  • Acacia Mountfordiae


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Synonyms

  • Acacia mountfordae Specht [unknown]
  • Racosperma mountfordiae (Specht) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia mountfordiae (also called Mountford's 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 mountfordiae is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia mountfordiae has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia mountfordiae is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-4 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Acacia mountfordiae

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

Acacia mountfordiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia mountfordiae?

Acacia mountfordiae

Where is Acacia mountfordiae native to?

Acacia mountfordiae is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What are the uses of Acacia mountfordiae?

Acacia mountfordiae is used for timber, fuelwood, and as an ornamental tree.

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