Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peuce
ID:
186009

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fragm.3: 151 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185338



Common Names

  • Mulga
  • Gidgee
  • Gidgee Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma peuce (F.Muell.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia peuce (also called Peuce Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in arid areas, woodlands, and along rocky hillsides. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia peuce is used for its timber, as a fuelwood, for fodder, and for its gum. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acacia peuce are yellow and fragrant, and the seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia peuce is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 18 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Acacia peuce

Acacia peuce is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Acacia peuce FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia peuce?

Acacia peuce

What is the common name of Acacia peuce?

Prickly-leaved Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia peuce?

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