Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
octonervia
ID:
202817

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Cowan & Maslin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia9: 73 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202146



Common Names

  • Octonervia Wattle
  • Octonervia Acacia
  • Silver Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma octonervium (R.S.Cowan & Maslin) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia octonervia (also called Grey Mulga, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia octonervia is used as a source of timber, fuelwood, and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine and for making charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acacia octonervia are yellow and have a small, yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia octonervia is a small, spreading shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood material and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained cutting mix.

Where to Find Acacia octonervia

Acacia octonervia is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.

Acacia octonervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia octonervia?

Acacia octonervia

What is the common name of Acacia octonervia?

Rough-barked Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia octonervia?

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

References

Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.