Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nesophila
ID:
203254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb.15: 12 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202583



Common Names

  • Nesophila Acacia
  • Nesophila Wattle
  • Nesophila


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma nesophilum (Pedley) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia nesophila (also called Nesophila Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. Its leaves are bright green and bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and globular.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia nesophila is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia nesophila has yellow flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia nesophila is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acacia nesophila

Acacia nesophila is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Acacia nesophila FAQ

What are the common names of Acacia nesophila?

Common names of Acacia nesophila include woolly wattle and woolly acacia.

What is the growth rate of Acacia nesophila?

Acacia nesophila has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the optimal growing environment for Acacia nesophila?

Acacia nesophila prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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