Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pellita
ID:
203252

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Schwarz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.24: 86 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202581



Common Names

  • Pellita Acacia
  • Pellita Wattle
  • Pellita Wattle Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Acacia holosericea pubescens F.Muell. [valid]
  • Racosperma pellitum (O.Schwarz) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia pellita (also called Pellita 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 pellita is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia pellita 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 pellita

Acacia pellita 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 pellita FAQ

What are the common names of Acacia pellita?

Common names of Acacia pellita include silver-leaved wattle and silver-leaved acacia.

What is the growth rate of Acacia pellita?

Acacia pellita has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the optimal growing environment for Acacia pellita?

Acacia pellita 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