Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia2: 321 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201878
Common Names
- Phaeocalyx Wattle
- Phaeocalyx Acacia
- Phaeocalyx Sallow Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma phaeocalyx (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia phaeocalyx (also called Grey-Leaf Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions of the country, growing in sandy soils and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia phaeocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for fuelwood and timber. The bark is used as a dye and the flowers are used to make honey.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia phaeocalyx is a small, yellow-cream flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat seed. The seedlings are small, bright green and have a few leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia phaeocalyx is a small, spreading shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved through seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Acacia phaeocalyx
Acacia phaeocalyx is native to Australia.
Acacia phaeocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia phaeocalyx?
Acacia phaeocalyx
What is the common name of Acacia phaeocalyx?
Dark-Calyx Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia phaeocalyx?
Dry hillsides and rocky slopes
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